Last night, I attended my first ever minor league baseball game, as I saw my hometown Lancaster Barnstormers, who are managed by Tommy Herr, a former major league second baseman for the Cardinals, Phillies, and Mets, during the 1980s, lose to the Atlantic City Surf, by a score of 5-4, at Clipper Magazine Stadium, located not far from my apartment. There was a crowd of nearly 5900 at the game, at a stadium that seats probably 8000. I went to an event sponsored by a local library, where my friend's father is head librarian. It turned out to be a great night. We had overflowing food. (Too much!) Ceremonial first pitches, a few speeches, and then the game. The stadium is beautiful, and I will be attending another game there in late September, with my friend, and others.
Do any forum members attend minor league baseball games? I have been to Spring Training games in Florida in the past, but until last night, had only been to major league games in New York, Atlanta, Philly, and Houston, and never to a minor league game. I think from now on I will try to attend at least one Barnstormers game a year, in addition to the annual game I go to in Philly each year between my Braves and the Phillies. The ticket was only $7 for a good seat, and food, while a bit expensive, was still more affordable then at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. Overall, it was a great time.
Do any forum members attend minor league baseball games? I have been to Spring Training games in Florida in the past, but until last night, had only been to major league games in New York, Atlanta, Philly, and Houston, and never to a minor league game. I think from now on I will try to attend at least one Barnstormers game a year, in addition to the annual game I go to in Philly each year between my Braves and the Phillies. The ticket was only $7 for a good seat, and food, while a bit expensive, was still more affordable then at Citizens Bank Park in Philly. Overall, it was a great time.
