Wilson Warbirds win big at inaugural game inside new ballpark
On Tuesday, 5,000 fans were a part of history when the Wilson Warbirds beat the Hill City Howlers 7-5 in their first game at Wilson Ballpark.
On Tuesday night, 5,000 fans were a part of history when the Wilson Warbirds beat the Hill City Howlers 7-5 in their inaugural game at Wilson Ballpark. "I just could not foresee them putting a stadium this nice in such a small space," said lifelong Wilson resident Allan Overton. The Wilson Warbirds, formerly known as the Carolina Mudcats, were located in Zebulon.
The team rebranded and relocated to a brand new, $64 million stadium in Wilson. Six-time MLB All-Star Prince Fielder throws out the first pitch at Wilson Ballpark to his son, Jadyn, who is an infielder on the Warbirds. pic.
twitter. com/TUwoCBEGIH ā Kate Rogerson (@KateRogersonTV) April 14, 2026 Dianna and Gene Mallozzi own Geno's Gelato, a small business in Wilson. They say it's been amazing to watch the commitment from the city to help transform downtown.
"We moved here when this was basically just empty land," said Dianna Mallozzi. "We were kind of thinking about what would go well here. Maybe a park?