Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Columbus (GA) Ballpark Suffers Damage

When the Columbus Catfish (Dodgers) return home from their short road trip up to Rome, they'll have another issue to contend with. While heavy rains interferred with the game against the Rome Braves, heavy winds were wreaking havoc on Golden Park in Columbus.

The center field wall collapsed, and damage was done to the pressbox, the scoreboard, the billboards, and a light tower. Additionally, there was damage to the playing field.

The plan is for a temporary fence to be erected in center field in time for Thursday night's homestand opener. If everything is repaired sufficiently by Thursday, the Catfish' final homestand of the year will take place with several promotions that have been delayed by weather rescheduled for this week.

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