Victory Field Advances To Finals Of 'Best Of The Ballparks' Competition

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Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, is a finalist in the the Ballpark Digest “Best of the Ballparks” competition. Voting is open through 10 p.m. on June 3. Photo: Doug Jaggers

INDIANAPOLIS – Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, has advanced to the finals of the Ballpark Digest “Best of the Ballparks” competition.

It’s a battle for Interstate 65 pride as the Indianapolis stadium faces Louisville Slugger Field, home of International League rival Louisville Bats.

Voting for this final round ends on Friday, June 3 at 10 p.m.

In 2016, Indianapolis is celebrating 20 seasons of Indians baseball at Victory Field, and the ballpark recently welcomed its 12 millionth fan. Only one other Minor League Baseball franshise has seen as many fans over the past two decades. And, the Indians have set single-season attendance records the past two years.

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