Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Appreciation nights at Cape Cod Baseball League games knocked it out of the park and celebrated Cape Cod’s other home team—all of you who bring your ‘A’ game to work each and every day.
Let’s play ball! There’s nothing quite like a Cape Cod Baseball League game. It’s a real-life Field of Dreams and a chance to see the Boys of Summer play in the greatest collegiate summer baseball league in the country before possibly stepping into the major leagues.
To celebrate Cape Cod’s other home team—all of you—Cape Cod Healthcare organized two special employee appreciation nights earlier this month: one at Guv Fuller Field in Falmouth where the Falmouth Commodores played against the Cotuit Kettleers and the second one at McKeon Park in Hyannis where the Commodores competed against the Harbor Hawks.
Vicki Fowler, a Clinical Records Specialist for the VNA and STAR Team Member in June, proudly represented CCHC and threw out an impressive ceremonial first pitch at the Falmouth game. She attended the game with her daughter, son, daughter-in-law and all three grandchildren. Fowler adds she comes from a family of softball and college baseball players—she even played softball herself growing up —and enjoys attending Cape League games throughout the season.
“I was nervous, but honored to be asked to throw out the first pitch,” says Fowler, who jokingly said she practiced before the game by tossing a few baseballs to her grandsons because she didn’t want to overdo it. “I was just hoping to make it into the pitcher’s mitt!”
Cape Cod Healthcare covered all the bases by hosting a second appreciation night at McKeon Park in Hyannis a few days later. Mike Lauf, President and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare, represented the CCHC team and threw out a powerful ceremonial first pitch with a commanding presence on the mound. Lauf attended the game with his wife, Jill, and son Anderson.
Cape Cod Baseball League games have been a beloved local tradition for 100 years. It was great to see many familiar faces from Cape Cod Healthcare outside of work enjoy a summer night at the ballpark with their friends, families and coworkers.
CCHC team members and their guests were treated to a commemorative Cape Cod Healthcare T-shirt and reserved seating sections. At CCHC information tables, the public appreciated handouts such as small bottles of sunscreen, cellphone wallet cases and compact emergency kits with bandages and antiseptic wipes (which came in handy for some cuts and scrapes for a few in the stands).
Cape Cod Healthcare is the official healthcare sponsor of the Cape Cod Baseball League, which is celebrating 100 years of exceptional talent. CCHC will be the sponsor through 2025, and we hope to see many of you at next year’s employee appreciation nights. We think these special nights knocked it out of the park!
Enjoy clicking through the slideshow of summer baseball snaps—from group photos to spontaneous and fun captures throughout the game. Glory days, indeed!
The Cape Cod Healthcare team sports commemorative T-shirts at McKeon Park in Hyannis during employee appreciation night.
Mike Lauf goes through his windup for the first ceremonial pitch before the game at McKeon Park in Hyannis ...
... and releases a perfect pitch!
Harbor Hawks players enjoy a light-hearted conversation with Mike Lauf before he steps out onto the mound.
HR team members were on hand to work the information table before the Hyannis game.
Cape Cod Healthcare team members gather for a photo during employee appreciation night at Guv Fuller Field in Falmouth.
Ready for a night of hits and homeruns!
Vicki Fowler, a Clinical Records Specialist for the VNA, throws out an impressive first ceremonial first pitch before the Falmouth game.
Vicki, who played softball growing up, says she was honored to represent CCHC and throw out the first pitch.
“I was just hoping to make it into the pitcher’s mitt!” says Vicki, of her ceremonial first pitch.
The team from Falmouth Orthopedic Center and their family members announced the ceremonial “Play Ball” before start of the game.
Baseball, besties and a beautiful night!
Team members from the Blood Center, Marketing Communications and HR at the information table in Falmouth.
The Falmouth Commodores display the welcome sign highlighting Cape Cod Healthcare’s roles, including first pitch and “Play Ball” announcement.
