Doran Park (ballpark) facts for kids
Doran Park
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| Address | 220 Sandwich Road |
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| Location | Bourne, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41°44′40″N 70°34′40″W / 41.744322°N 70.577803°W |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Field size | Left Field: 325 ft Center Field: 390 ft Right Field: 315 ft |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 2006 |
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| Bourne Braves | |
Doran Park is a cool baseball field located in Bourne, Massachusetts. It is the main part of the Barry J. Motta Athletic Complex. This park is the home field for the Bourne Braves, a team in the famous Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL).
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A Home for the Braves
The Bourne Braves baseball team started playing at Doran Park in 2006. Before that, they played at other fields since 1988.
Dedication and Lights
In 2007, a special ceremony took place before a Braves game. The new ballpark was officially named "Doran Park." This was done to remember George Doran, Sr., a big baseball fan. People said the park was "the model for the Cape League’s future."
The next year, in 2008, the park got new lights. These lights were good enough for minor league baseball games. The Doran family gave the lights as a gift. Lou Merloni, a former Bourne Brave and Boston Red Sox player, spoke at the lighting event.
Big Games and Future Stars
Doran Park has hosted many exciting baseball events.
Championship Wins
In 2009, Doran Park was the site of the CCBL championship series. The Bourne Braves won their first-ever league championship there. They beat the Cotuit Kettleers in a thrilling series.
The park hosted the championship series again in 2017. This time, the Braves lost to the Brewster Whitecaps.
All-Star Fun
In 2014, Doran Park hosted the CCBL all-star game. This was the first time the Braves had hosted this special event. Fans enjoyed watching the best players from the league.
Major League Talent
Many players who later became famous in Major League Baseball have played at Doran Park. Some of these future stars include Mitch Moreland, Travis Jankowski, and Pete Alonso.
