On Aug. 2, the Portland Sea Dogs baseball team will adorn the name “Candlepins” in a game presented by Big 20 Bowling Center.
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Sea Dogs will become the Maine Candlepins for a special one-game event on Aug. 2.
The event is presented by Big 20 Bowling Center in Scarborough, which runs one of the few candlepin bowling alleys still open in Maine. Candlepin bowling has been a popular sport amongst Mainers since the 1880s, according to a news release from the Portland Sea Dogs.
Unique to New England and the Canadian Maritime provinces, the sport is an altered version of bowling. It is played with a handheld-sized ball and tall narrow pins resembling candles, hence the name.
“Candlepin bowling is a beloved throw-back game for generations of Mainers,” Sea Dogs President Geoff Iacuessa said in a statement. “It is as much a Maine staple as lobster, whoopie pies, and Moxie. We are excited to feature this unique variation of bowling for the generations of Mainers who have played the game and to introduce the sport to fans who might not be familiar with this form of bowling.”
The Sea Dogs will wear Maine Candlepin jerseys, specially designed by Ted Seavey of Seaboard Studios in Scarborough. The team’s will have a different logo created by Sea Dogs staff member Kevyn Tibbott.
“The jersey resembles a typical retro-style bowling shirt,” the press release said. “The back of the jersey features lane markings and the numbering is in the design of bowling pins. The right sleeve features a pair of socks in the design of bowling pins in a pair of bowling shoes, that will remind fans of the Red Sox logo. The left sleeve features the Sea Dogs State of Maine logo.”
“The Sea Dogs have previously rebranded to the Maine Whoopie Pies, honoring Maine’s official state treat, the Maine Red Snappers, celebrating Maine’s iconic red hot dog, the Maine Bean Suppahs, celebrating the centuries-old New England gathering tradition, the Maine Lobster Bakes and the Maine Clambakes,” according to the release.
The Maine Candlepins will face the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) at 6 p.m. at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Maine Candlepin merch will also be available at the field and online, including hats, t-shirts, and novelties. The game will also include various bowling-themed promotions.
Tickets for the game can be purchased online at seadogs.com or by calling the ticket office at 207-879-9500.
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