Tickets Now On-Sale For Fifth Annual Battle Of I-75 Fifth Third Field Game
TOLEDO, Ohio – The baseball programs at Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo will return to Fifth Third Field this season for the fifth annual game between the Rockets and Falcons played in Downtown Toledo. The baseball edition of the Battle of I-75 rivalry series was first played at Fifth Third Field in 2021. This year's game is scheduled for Friday, May 2 with a 7 p.m. first pitch.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased HERE. Tickets are available for $10 and special student-priced tickets are available for $8 with the use of a promo code. Tickets may be purchased through the Toledo Mud Hens box office. Bowling Green fans are recommended to buy tickets in sections 112-117 to sit behind the BGSU dugout.
The home team for the game will continue to alternate with Toledo serving as the host this season. Bowling Green was the home team in 2022 and 2024 while Toledo was in 2021 and 2023. The game at Fifth Third Field will mark the first of four games in the Battle of I-75 this season. The weekend series will continue at Scott Park in Toledo with games on May 3 at 3 p.m. and May 4 at 1 p.m. The season series will wrap up in Toledo on Tuesday, May 13 at 4 p.m.
Quote From Coach Hallock
"We are looking forward to the fifth installment of the Battle of I-75 game at Fifth Third Field. This great rivalry is being played at Northwest Ohio's premier venue. Each of the past four years, this game has produced a tremendous environment because the fans, both universities and the MudHens care about college baseball and its impact on our community. Falcon Nation, we will see you there. Bring your intensity and wear orange!"
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