Heated Rivalry Between Alabama State, Alabama A&M Heads To Regions Field In Magic City Diamond Classic

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
The Birmingham Times

Nothing compares to the pageantry and spirit that surrounds the Magic City Classic, the annual football showdown between Alabama State University (ASU) and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) on Birmingham’s historic Legion Field gridiron.

But organizers of the Magic City Diamond Classic envision a day when a matchup between the Hornets and Bulldogs draws a proportionately large level of fan support on a Birmingham baseball diamond.

The third Magic City Diamond Classic will be played on Friday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Regions Field. The first two meetings took place at Rickwood Field.Birmingham Barons General Manager Jonathan Nelson said he is excited to have the game in downtown Birmingham.

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