A single breeding pair can produce about 500 mice in about 5 months under ideal conditions. In the wild, their average life span is only a few months. Baby field mice are blind, deaf and bald at birth but mature within about 3 weeks. Females are sexually mature at 4 to 6 weeks. Along with their natural habitat of the fields, they can be found in human habitation including homes and barns.
Fortunately, the Indians know that many fans enjoy entering the park several hours before first pitch, and are willing to accommodate. For a 7 p.m. game, for example, Progressive Field opens at 4:30 p.m., but be sure to line up at Gate C, as it's the only gate that opens this early.
In Houston the Astros normally open the gates to Minute Maid Park just 1.5 hours prior to game time. The exceptions are Friday and Saturday, when gates open two hours prior to first pitch. So a big reason for better batting practice success in Atlanta is because Turner Field opens to the public so early.