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Lake Country Dockhounds prepare for southeastern Wisconsin's 'other' Opening Day

Angela Peterson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Justine Hunt, left and Zach Naatz (cq), remove stadium chairs that will be replaced with table-top seating at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Justine Hunt, left and Zach Naatz (cq), remove stadium chairs that will be replaced with table-top seating at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Evan Schwarzhuber from Wil-Surge company in Butler, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, preps the area where a video ribbon board will eventually be mounted at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin. The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and they are making some improvements and upgrades at the stadium.
Evan Schwarzhuber from Wil-Surge company in Butler, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, preps the area where a video ribbon board will eventually be mounted at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin. The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and they are making some improvements and upgrades at the stadium.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and part of updates  include table-top seating with a great view to game action at the  Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and part of updates include table-top seating with a great view to game action at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin. The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and they are making some improvements on Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium.
The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin. The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and they are making some improvements on Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium.  The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Lake Louie Brewing Dockhause is among the new features this season at the  Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. This is the first brewery in a stadium in Wisconsin. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Lake Louie Brewing Dockhause is among the new features this season at the  Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. This is the first brewery in a stadium in Wisconsin. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The bar area at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium is new and features a large baseball card collection on the bar counter. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
The bar area at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium is new and features a large baseball card collection on the bar counter. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The bar area at Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium is new and features a large baseball card collection on the bar counter. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
The bar area at Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium is new and features a large baseball card collection on the bar counter. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
New Dockhound merchandise awaits fans for the new season. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
New Dockhound merchandise awaits fans for the new season. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A private suite for baseball fans is seen at  the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The suite is part of the upgrades at the stadium this season. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
A private suite for baseball fans is seen at  the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The suite is part of the upgrades at the stadium this season. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A private suite for baseball fans is seen at  the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The suite is part of the upgrades at the stadium this season. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
A private suite for baseball fans is seen at  the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The suite is part of the upgrades at the stadium this season. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium.  The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Lake Country Dockhounds and the Milwaukee Milkmen have created a home for independent baseball in southeastern Wisconsin.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The broadcast booth at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium.
The broadcast booth at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The press box at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and they are making some improvements at the stadium that includes the press box.
The press box at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium. The Dockhounds are preparing for their second year and they are making some improvements at the stadium that includes the press box.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Once an unused space at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium in Oconomowoc, has now been transformed into a fitness training space for local youth athletic groups.
Once an unused space at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium in Oconomowoc, has now been transformed into a fitness training space for local youth athletic groups.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Training equipiment is seen in this newly created space at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium in Oconomowoc, where  local youth athletic groups workout.
Training equipiment is seen in this newly created space at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium in Oconomowoc, where local youth athletic groups workout.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Once an unused space at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium in Oconomowoc, has now been transformed into a fitness training space for local youth athletic groups.
Once an unused space at the Wisconsin Brewing Company Stadium in Oconomowoc, has now been transformed into a fitness training space for local youth athletic groups.
Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel