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StoryInside Luther Williams Field: what Macon Bacon fans get on game night
Luther Williams Field keeps everything close to the action. The seating bowl sits tight to the grass, putting fans right on top of each at‑bat and foul‑line drama [1].The concourse is straightforward and connects smoothly with the main sections, making it easy to move between seats and amenities without losing track of the game [1][2].Dugouts sit at field level, with short paths to the on‑deck circles and player areas that fit the park’s compact footprint and steady game‑night rhythm [1][2].For families and groups, the open flow and familiar angles behind the plate and down the lines make settling in for first pitch simple—classic summer baseball in Macon, the way Bacon fans like it [2].
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StoryMacon Bacon: CPL club rooted at Luther Williams Field since 2018
The Macon Bacon compete in the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate wood-bat summer circuit. [1]Founded in 2017, the club began play in 2018 and calls Luther Williams Field home in Macon. [1]Off the field, the organization leans into community events and outreach throughout the year, highlighted regularly on its news hub. [2]
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StoryMacon Bacon schedule pages show placeholder as rebuild continues
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StoryMacon Bacon roster live on CPL site, with numbers, positions and schools
Macon’s summer roster is posted on the Coastal Plain League site, listing player numbers, positions, colleges and hometowns for the Bacon. It’s the cleanest snapshot of who’s in uniform right now. [1]The team also maintains a season roster hub on its website, which serves as the home base for bios and in-season updates. [2]The Bacon compete in the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate wood-bat circuit that draws talent from across the country each summer. [3]
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StoryMacon Bacon set to face Florence Flamingos, eye another win
Macon Bacon meet the Florence Flamingos in a summer matchup, with the club targeting another notch in the win column [1][2].As the collegiate summer slate heats up, the pairing offers another chance to keep momentum building before the stretch run [2]. The Bacon enter with the focus of a group set on stacking results [1].
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StoryMacon Bacon take on Florence Flamingos (June 8) and Lexington County Blowfish (June 10)
Macon lined up against the Florence Flamingos on June 8, 2023, then met the Lexington County Blowfish on June 10 in the opening stretch of the summer campaign [2][3].In the build-up to the Florence matchup, a pregame feature spotlighted pieces of the 2023 roster — including outfielder Matthew Lee — as the club geared up for the early-June test [1]. Those two dates anchored the first full week of June for the Bacon, setting the tone for the summer run [2][3].
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StoryMacon Bacon reject call to change name after advocacy group’s letter
In June 2023, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine sent an open letter urging Macon’s summer club to drop the “Macon Bacon” name over health concerns tied to processed meat and bacon‑themed menu items [2]. The organization stood by its identity, publicly stating it would keep the name and noting plant‑based options are available at the ballpark [2].The “Macon Bacon” name was originally unveiled on September 27, 2017, ahead of the team’s debut season in the Coastal Plain League [1].
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StoryLuther Williams Field to host 2025 CPL All‑Star Game; Macon Bacon unveil event logo
All‑Star baseball is headed to Luther Williams Field next summer, with the Coastal Plain League naming Macon the host for the 2025 All‑Star Game on Monday, July 7, 2025 [2]. The showcase will be staged at the Bacon’s home park, Luther Williams Field [1].Macon also rolled out the event’s All‑Star logo as the build‑up begins [2]. With the league’s midseason spotlight coming to town, the summer slate in Macon now includes a marquee date for fans across the CPL [2][1].
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StoryMacon Bacon to host 2025 CPL All‑Star Game at Luther Williams Field; new logo unveiled
Macon will stage the 2025 Coastal Plain League All‑Star Game on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Historic Luther Williams Field, with the Bacon unveiling the event’s new logo as part of the rollout [1]. Tickets and event merchandise are available through the club’s events hub, giving fans an early path to secure seats and gear for All‑Star night [2].The showcase arrives at the Bacon’s home yard, where the wood‑bat collegiate club anchors Macon’s summers and has played since launching in 2018 [3][4]. The franchise has stacked multiple CPL playoff appearances, including a run to the league final, adding extra buzz to hosting the league’s marquee game [4].Fans looking for planning details and updates can track the All‑Star page and ticket links via the team’s site as Macon preps to welcome the CPL’s best to town [2][1].
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StoryFormer MLB pitcher Jesse Litsch named Macon Bacon head coach
Macon Bacon turned to big‑league experience, naming former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch as head coach in late September 2025. [1][2][3]Litsch, a veteran of multiple seasons with Toronto, takes the reins to steer the Bacon through the Coastal Plain League grind. [2][3]The hire plants a seasoned pro voice in the dugout as the club shapes its summer roster and game plans in Macon. [1][3]