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Reconstructing the infield at Sahlen Field

  • Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
  • Aug 4, 2020
  • Aug 4, 2020 Updated Apr 19, 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays are set to open a 25-game home schedule in Buffalo on Aug. 11. With a week to go, work is underway to replace the infield at Sahlen Field.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Work begins on the infield at Sahlen Field.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Topsoil is dumped and spread to reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers spread topsoil on the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

The Canadian and American flag blow in the wind at Sahlen Field.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

A worker rakes the topsoil at Sahlen Field.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

A worker walks past a new Blue Jays logo in the outfield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers attend to the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen mound.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers adjust the awning along Washington Street.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Outfield advertising signs have been changed at Sahlen Field in preparation for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers redesign the patio at Sahlen Field.

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Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

A workers waits for top soil during reconstruction of the infield.

Harry Scull Jr

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.

Sahlen Field

Sahlen Field

Workers reconstruct the infield.

Harry Scull Jr.
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