As Ken walked onto the field to warm up, he saw their opponents on the field. While there were some people in the stands, it looked like it wouldn't be at full capacity tonight despite it being the first game back since the all-star break.
When Ken had first been given the schedule, he was shocked. Besides the all-star break, there were 6 games every week with Monday being the only off day. Being in the minor leagues was truly like having a full time job.
They would be facing the Hartford Yard Goats for the next 3 nights at home before heading to New York for the next week. In fact, he would be spending a week away every second week.
Suddenly, Ken had a little more respect for these minor league players who were on such a small salary while putting their bodies at risk almost every night. Even he had signed a minor league contract, just barely over $30,000 a year.