CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – In conjunction with the Prospect League, the two-time defending league champion Chillicothe Paints, presented by CohenOrthopedic, announced their 2024 game schedule Thursday. Chillicothe opens its 31st season on the road at Lafayette Tuesday, May 28.
The Paints return to VA Memorial Stadium Thursday, May 30 for their home opener at 7:05 p.m. against the Johnstown Mill Rats. Along with $2 draft beer for Thirsty Thursday, there will also be a postgame fireworks show to celebrate the opening of a new season.
This season, the schedule features 56 regular-season games and four exhibitions, including 30 home contests for the Paints and 30 on the road. Chillicothe will play 10 of the other 18 Prospect League teams, including the Prospect League‘s newest additions, the Full Count Rhythm and Dubois County Bombers. The Paints will also make a trip to Clinton, Iowa, for the first time ever to play the Clinton LumberKings at NelsonCorp Field. Additionally, the Paints will play the Lafayette Aviators, Johnstown Mill Rats, Champion City Kings, REX Baseball, Thrillville Thrillbillies, Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and Normal CornBelters.
The Prospect League‘s 2024 lineup features 18 teams from seven states. For playoff purposes, Prospect League teams are divided into two conferences, each with two divisions, which have been realigned and renamed for the upcoming season:
The Paints play just over half of their schedule (34 of 60) within the Northeast Division, with 12 games against Johnstown, 13 versus Champion City and 9 against Lafayette.
A 2024 Promotions Schedule will be announced as the season approaches.
To advertise at VA Memorial Stadium or to schedule company outings, birthdays, team picnics or to receive group discounts, call the Paints Office at (740) 773-8326. Season tickets are also available online at www.ChillicothePaints.com, the Paints Office & Gift Shop at 11 East 2nd Street in Chillicothe, or by calling (740) 773-8326.
