The Sugar Land Skeeters had home field advantage during 2017’s Opening Day against the Bridgeport Bluefish at Constellation Field on April 20, 2017 in Sugar Land, Texas. The 2016 Atlantic League champions won the game 5-2, and we’re rooting for more of the same during the remaining six games against the Bluefish. Swatson, winner of last year’s Minor League Mascot of the Year award, was glowing in all his green glory.

(Photos by Marco Torres/HoustonPress)

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    Constellation Field, home to the Astros new Triple A affiliate, the Sugar Land Skeeters.
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When he's not roaming around the city in search of tacos and graffiti, Houston Press contributor Marco Torres both writes and points his camera lens toward the vibrant Houston music scene and beyond.