Yesterday, we (the fam) decided to go to a baseball game here in town. I've been wanting to go for a few months now, but for whatever reason, we just haven't got around to it. I've been to a number of big league games, but this was the first time going to a minor league game, and for Ian, it was his very first time at a baseball game period!
Once we arrived at the park, we decided to get the cheap GA tickets, which usually means nose bleed at a big league park, but here it was the equivalent of the back row of field level seats at Dodger stadium! A bonus for us was the fact that you could sit anywhere in the GA section (which includes the outfield seats and family deck right by the left field foul pole). There wasn't that many people there because it was a day game being played during a weekday, so what that meant for us was first row seats in GA, almost right behind home plate -- awesome! If you haven't been to a game at PGE park*, then you should know that there isn't a bad seat in the house.
A couple of things to note about minor league games:
- There are activities, games, or what-have-you between each inning on the field. This translates really well if you have little ones. Any distraction to keep 'em interested for as long as possible goes a long way. Even if you don't bring the family, it's still entertaining.
- Tickets are relatively cheaper (depending on where you sit, of course).
- On average, the speed pitchers throw are a little slower than the major leagues. The starting pitcher was throwing consistently around 85mph, the middle reliever was getting upwards to 93mph, and the second middle reliever for the opposing team threw a measly 75 mph. Geez, I can almost throw that fast! *ahem*
- Dudes can still hit it a mile! A guy for the opposing team hit a moon blast in the second inning to right field. It must have been at least a 450-500 footer.
All in all, it was a great game to be at, we witnessed a couple of homers, AND the home team won. I'm already pumped about the prospects of going to another game -- who's in?!?
* The Beavers (Baseball) and Timbers (Soccer) currently share the place.
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Sounds fun! I wish my boy and I could have been there with you.
It sure was! Yeah, come up anytime and we'll catch a game. Well, this season is almost over (last home game is on the 7th or 8th of Sept), but next season for sure:).