Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle del Hudson
The FIFA Men’s World Cup is already over. Congratulations to the Spanish team on their well-deserved victory, by the way. We’ve spent a month and a half cheering on international teams—the kind whose players and staff earn hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars for running and kicking so well that the whole world cheers them on, like a global Roman circus. They took us on a roller coaster of emotions, from joy to anguish, to the very limit from June to July. Now it’s time to do something else, right? Or is it?
Well, let me tell you a little story. Thanks to my other job—hosting La Voz con Mariel Fiori on Radio Kingston—at the beginning of the summer, most of us from the station went on a team-building outing to foster camaraderie among the group. Where did we go? To watch a baseball game.
As an Argentine, I had no idea about baseball—and I think I still know next to nothing about it—but the goal was to be together, share some time outside the office, bond, eat some good food, and enjoy a game with no predetermined end time. The truth is, I was surprised by the energy you feel at a baseball game.
We went to see the Mets play the Yankees back in Queens. We arrived almost two hours before the game started. There were already a lot of people waiting in the parking lots, doing their usual tailgating—or having a mini-party with a barbecue right in the parking lot next to Citi Field. As soon as the gates opened, we went in. Despite the crowd, we didn’t spend more than 10 or 15 minutes in line. While we were waiting, we slathered on sunscreen and finished our bottles of water (no outside food or drinks are allowed). Finally, we entered what looked like a shopping mall, rode the escalator up, strolled through the souvenir shops, bought some food, and sat down to wait for the game to start. Up to that point, everything was just like any other place.
Since we still had some time left, I went to explore the stands and the different areas—some of which were air-conditioned—and lost track of time. The game was about to start, and I hurried to my section. I realized the game had begun—not because I was looking at the field, but because I felt a rush of excitement coursing through my body. It was the immense anticipation of thousands of people surrounding the field, ready to watch the game. At that moment, the stadium ceased to be just any ordinary place. And even though I still don’t understand much about baseball, it was a wonderful day for more than one reason. To top it off: my coworkers were rooting for the Mets, and they won that Subway Series game.
Now we have an opportunity right here to watch a baseball game, very close to home. Thanks to the Renegades and La Voz magazine, we invite you to come to Wappingers Falls in the heart of the Hudson Valley to enjoy a night out with your family, community, and friends at Heritage Financial Park, home of the local team, the Renegades. The Renegades are a hub of talent, many of these young people go on to play for the Yankees. Thursday August 27th the Fenómenos Enmascarados, or Masked Phenoms (the very same Renegades but renamed in homage to the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month) will face off the Brooklyn Cyclones, tthe Class A team that later sends many of its players on to the Mets. You could say it's a local classic. Our General Coordinator at La Voz, César Castro, gives us all the details about the event in our section Usos y Costumbres in this month of La Voz.
We’ll see you at the stadium!
Mariel Fiori
Managing Editor
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COPYRIGHT 2026
La Voz, Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle de Hudson
Well, let me tell you a little story. Thanks to my other job—hosting La Voz con Mariel Fiori on Radio Kingston—at the beginning of the summer, most of us from the station went on a team-building outing to foster camaraderie among the group. Where did we go? To watch a baseball game.
As an Argentine, I had no idea about baseball—and I think I still know next to nothing about it—but the goal was to be together, share some time outside the office, bond, eat some good food, and enjoy a game with no predetermined end time. The truth is, I was surprised by the energy you feel at a baseball game.
We went to see the Mets play the Yankees back in Queens. We arrived almost two hours before the game started. There were already a lot of people waiting in the parking lots, doing their usual tailgating—or having a mini-party with a barbecue right in the parking lot next to Citi Field. As soon as the gates opened, we went in. Despite the crowd, we didn’t spend more than 10 or 15 minutes in line. While we were waiting, we slathered on sunscreen and finished our bottles of water (no outside food or drinks are allowed). Finally, we entered what looked like a shopping mall, rode the escalator up, strolled through the souvenir shops, bought some food, and sat down to wait for the game to start. Up to that point, everything was just like any other place.
Since we still had some time left, I went to explore the stands and the different areas—some of which were air-conditioned—and lost track of time. The game was about to start, and I hurried to my section. I realized the game had begun—not because I was looking at the field, but because I felt a rush of excitement coursing through my body. It was the immense anticipation of thousands of people surrounding the field, ready to watch the game. At that moment, the stadium ceased to be just any ordinary place. And even though I still don’t understand much about baseball, it was a wonderful day for more than one reason. To top it off: my coworkers were rooting for the Mets, and they won that Subway Series game.
Now we have an opportunity right here to watch a baseball game, very close to home. Thanks to the Renegades and La Voz magazine, we invite you to come to Wappingers Falls in the heart of the Hudson Valley to enjoy a night out with your family, community, and friends at Heritage Financial Park, home of the local team, the Renegades. The Renegades are a hub of talent, many of these young people go on to play for the Yankees. Thursday August 27th the Fenómenos Enmascarados, or Masked Phenoms (the very same Renegades but renamed in homage to the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month) will face off the Brooklyn Cyclones, tthe Class A team that later sends many of its players on to the Mets. You could say it's a local classic. Our General Coordinator at La Voz, César Castro, gives us all the details about the event in our section Usos y Costumbres in this month of La Voz.
We’ll see you at the stadium!
Mariel Fiori
Managing Editor
back to top
COPYRIGHT 2026
La Voz, Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle de Hudson
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