The Mid-American Conference is back in Lorain County.
On Aug. 16, the conference and the City of Avon announced the MAC Baseball Championship will be held at Mercy Health Stadium from 2024 through 2026.
The MAC’s baseball conference championships were previously held at Mercy Health Stadium from 2012 to 2019.
“Our membership looks forward returning to Mercy Health Stadium,” MAC Commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher said in a press release. “The venue has hosted some great Mid-American Conference Tournament games and will no doubt host many more. I appreciate the partnership with the Lake Erie Crushers and we look forward to collaborating in providing an excellent host site for our student-athletes.”
“The Crushers are thrilled to welcome the Mid-American Conference back to Avon, Ohio,” said Lake Erie Crushers President Tom Kramig. “We look forward working with the MAC for many years to come.”
The 2024 tournament will be held May 21 to May 26, with the 2025 tournament slated for May 20 to May 25 and the 2026 edition slated to run from May 19 to May 24.
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