Yard Goats and Eversource kick off 2024 Student Reading Challenge [Video]

Through a partnership with Eversource, New England’s largest energy delivery company, the Yard Goats have brought back the Student Reading Challenge for the 2024 season, according to a press release from the team on Monday.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade who read five books outside of the school curriculum will receive two tickets to a Yard Goats game at Dunkin’ Park on Main Street in Hartford. A parent or guardian can register students on the Yard Goats website from now until May 6; students will have until July 15 to complete the reading challenge.

One lucky student will be chosen to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Yard Goats game.

“We are extremely excited to once again partner with Eversource on the Yard Goats Reading Challenge, which was very successful last season,” Yard Goats President Tim Restall said. “This program is a fun way for students to set …