Opening Day: Finishing touches are put on the pristine field at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's the final days before the Milwaukee Brewers officially kick off a new season."It's on the calendar for a long time, Opening Day, but it always seems to somehow sneak up on us a little bit," said Milwaukee Brewers Director of Grounds Michael Boettcher.Grounds crew members have put in countless hours and now they're just putting the finishing touches on the field."Getting our moisture where we want it to be, tightening the lines.

Grounds crew removes field tarps at Miller Park: "It's time for us to get her growing again"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's a sure sign of spring as the tarps are carefully removed on the field at Miller Park showing off the beautiful grass it was protecting."Mother Nature, as you guys can see outside, the sun is shining, our wall panels are open, and it's time for us to get her growing again for the upcoming season," said Milwaukee Brewers Director of Grounds Michael Boettcher.This is the first time the grass is exposed since November 25th when the tarp was put on to protect and maintain moisture within the roots.