The Swamp Bats are on the road Friday vs. the Newport Gulls.
Saturday will be First Responders Night as the Bats face the North Adams Steeplecats.
Smokey throws first pitch before the Swamp Bats play Vermont in 2014


Smokey Bear will be at the game to give out high fives. A fireworks display will be held after the game, sponsored by Atlas Fireworks.

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