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Hundreds of fans filled the seats at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park for the FerryHawks' first home game.
The ballfield next to the St. George Ferry was empty for over two years after Major League Baseball cut its affiliation with the former Staten Island Yankees.
Those who came out to the field said this will be a home run for the borough.
Female baseball player Kelsie Whitmore made history on the team by becoming the first woman to play for the Atlantic League. Young girls in the crowd were waiting for her to step on the field.
The FerryHawks took on the Lexington Legends from Kentucky. They will play the next 11 games from home.
Fans say they are excited that the Hawks have finally landed in their hometown.
The FerryHawks won 4-1 to the Lexington Legends, marking the first win for the team. Kelsie Whitmore scored the final run for the team.
