Well, perhaps “EXPLODE!” is too strong of a term, but hey, the local baseball season is starting, so get ready for some … local baseball.

The first home game for the Eau Claire Cavaliers will be on Sunday, May 24 (noon) at Carson Park. They’ll be ball-battling* the Melrose Indians. Technically, the Cavaliers’ website says they’ll be playing the Melrose “Intians,” but either way, we’re betting on the Cavs.

Next Thursday, May 28 (6:35pm), the Eau Claire Express will be trading swings* with the Wisconsin Woodchucks at Carson Park. Now, we’re not certified baseball experts or anything, but based on mascots alone, the Express should easily be able to run over and eviscerate some little Woodchucks, right?

Seriously though, does anyone know if the teams are looking good this year? Not that it matters, as long as Carson Park is still selling beer and peanuts this summer – we’re there.

*Is that baseball phrase? I have no idea.