2024 Lynchburg Hillcats Season Preview

Jermaine Ferrell

April 3, 2024 at 12:54 AM

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — It was media day on Tuesday for the Lynchburg Hillcats at Bank of The James Stadium to see how this year’s team is preparing for the upcoming Carolina League baseball season.

The Hillcats open up Carolina League action this Friday at the Down East Wood Ducks. The Cats will have their home opener at Bank of The James Stadium on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. against the Fredericksburg Nationals.

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