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OdinsBeard posted:I will add that Axel Serenity's fear over leaving early for Dodgers games is weird because I grew up 45 miles from the stadium (in Ventura County) and we never left before 5 pm for 7 pm games and we never had trouble getting into the park, getting food and getting to our seats well before the game started. I've only been out here for a few years now (Mannywood was the big thing when I started), so maybe it's a recent thing? Every time I've tried to tell myself "It's only a few miles away. No need to rush," I end up stuck on Riverside and Stadium Way for a solid hour. Trying to take the I-5 all the way down is even worse since the turn-off lane just gets piled. Granted, I tend to go during bigger series or promotion days against the Cards, so it's probably a lot easier on lesser rivalry days or weekends since everyone isn't also getting out of work conveniently the same time you need to start heading towards the stadium. But so far, my experience with weekday games has been an utter nightmare getting to the park with the combination of baseball game + already bad rush hour traffic. I should also note I have rarely tried going from the Sunset Blvd. side of the park, so maybe that's different? Coming from the Valley leaves me without a lot of options, but maybe people in DTLA have more access? JediGandalf posted:This year the series is right after the All Star Break so I can expect it to be torridly hot won't I. So, I take it you're from SD? And you're going to STL in July? I'm so very, very sorry.  It's really the humidity that will get you as much as the sun. Luckily, Busch lets you bring in small coolers and stuff, so pack as much water as you can and keep it handy. If you're going to a night game, it actually isn't too bad most days aside from how muggy it is, but day games are brutal. The good thing with the stadium is that, again, you can walk around, get some shade, and plenty of seating is situated underneath overhangs of some sort. But, yeah. It's a far, far cry from SD in July. Going into Petco for SDCC is, like, one of the most pleasant experiences I've ever had in regards to weather and just kickin' back.
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Scruffy the janitor posted:The beers of Texas place in LF is one of the few reasons I'm willing to roast my rear end off in that section. Ziegenbock or Shiner instead of Bud Light? Yes, please. You know, you don't have to sit out there. There are like 5 of those Beers of Texas stands, and then several other Beers of the World stands that I'm fairly sure also serve Shiner (not sure about Ziegenbock). I tend to sit up on the third level, somewhere between third and first so that I'm in close to the plate. Seats are cheap, view is pretty good so long as you go back a few rows to avoid those new, higher railings that gently caress up sight lines, and there's Beers of Texas and Beers of the World stands right in that area. EDIT: Of course, half the time I also decide to be a lazy-rear end and just buy Bud Light off the beer guy standing 3 feet from me. thefncrow fucked around with this message at 01:17 on Apr 25, 2013 |
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The T is pretty useless for PNC Park. The schedule and capacity sucks. You should definitely park downtown if you aren't tailgating but just walk over the Clemente Bridge.
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Axel Serenity posted:So, I take it you're from SD? And you're going to STL in July? I'm so very, very sorry.
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JediGandalf posted:What's the probability for some thunderstorms? In St Louis, any type of weather is possible at all times.
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PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates  Opening in 2001, PNC Park replaced the old dual purpose Three Rivers Stadium. It sits right along the Allegheny River, creating a beautiful view of downtown Pittsburgh. It's definitely one of the best ball parks I've seen. People who are not even baseball fans enjoy going just for the atmosphere. Getting There It's pretty easy to access. There's plenty of parking around the park. Several garages offer cheap parking ($5) on game days. I've noticed several garages in the downtown area do not offer cheap parking during the week but you shouldn't have trouble even then. If you want something fun to do, take the Gateway Clipper to the stadium. It's 5 bucks each way but it's a novel way to get there. People mentioned the subway but as they said it's kinda cruddy. What to do before/after the game There's plenty of restaurants on either side of the Clemente bridge. Several restaurants have cheap 'game day' menus. Also by the foot of the bridge by the stadium is a place that rents kayaks. It's pretty fun to do before a game. After the game, you're probably going to sit in traffic or waiting to get out of the parking garage. The Rivertowne Brewing restaurant in the park has cheap drinks and appetizers after the game. You can also hit up one of many bars outside the park to kill time. Sunday is kids day at the park. On Federal St. a bunch of stuff is setup for them to do. It's also not too far from Heinz Field or the Rivers Casino. Where to sit There's really no bad place to sit. The only place I can think of would be anything near the foul poles. The third base one, like around section 131 I think, is also notable because the seats sit pretty high and you can't even see the let fielder at all. I had some free tickets in that section and I really didn't like it. I've sat in many different section and never saw a bad game. If you're into eating a lot of food there's a section in outfield that has all you can eat food. Ticket prices have steadily increased. Now they even charge more for 'premium games' which includes all Saturday games. I've been sitting in the upper grandstand this year and it's fine. If you're just going to one or two games this year, I'd have to recommend the PBC section. The seats are a bit comfier, the food is better, and there's two full bars with pool tables and stuff. Where to eat The food isn't bad. Standard Aramark stuff. That said, definitely hit up Primanti's. They make pretty good grub. On the Riverwalk side is Manny's BBQ, named after Manny Sanguillen. He even shows up there a couple times a week to sign stuff or just to say hi. There's also the Quaker Steak and Lube. They do wings. It's actually one of the better values for food. $20 gets you half a bucket which is more than enough for 2 people. There's a little bit of everything at the park. I mentioned the Rivertowne Brewing Club. It's open before, during, and after the game. They have that godawful donut burger. Don't get it. It's frightening. The other stuff on the menu is actually pretty decent food. If you choose to eat in the park before a game try here. Come to PNC and watch a young, exciting, frustrating, and heart-breaking team. Jose Oquendo fucked around with this message at 19:11 on Apr 25, 2013 |
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Might want to pop a timg in there, Joe Don.
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William T. Hornaday posted:In St Louis, any type of weather is possible at all times. Just to underscore this, I'm pretty sure we had some snow flurries either yesterday or Tuesday. It was about 60 Monday and today. A friend of mine was at Busch when they not only had to delay the game, but tell everyone to take shelter because of a tornado warning. The tornado shelter signs around the stadium aren't just for show, apparently.
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Joe Don Baker posted:definitely hit up Primanti's Wow - can you get the french fry sub thing that everyone talks about?
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Mornacale posted:Might want to pop a timg in there, Joe Don. poo poo I thought I did. Fixed! Red: Yeah that's the thing. Although the ones there are more of a sandwich than sub.
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The Primanti sandwiches at the ballpark aren't quite as monstrous at the ones in the restaurant, though
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Real hurthling! posted:I'm a yankee fan that's envious of citi field. davecrazy posted:
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Scruffy the janitor posted:The beers of Texas place in LF is one of the few reasons I'm willing to roast my rear end off in that section. Ziegenbock or Shiner instead of Bud Light? Yes, please. This year they have the "Beltre Buster"  From the Star-Telegram: Ft Worth Star-telegram posted:The Texas Rangers are putting more boom into their concessions for the 2013 season - offering fans even more oversized food items that are sure to be a home run with gluttons, but containing enough fat and sodium to make nutritionists balk.
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Joe Don Baker posted:PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA drat, that picture makes me homesick. I've only been to a handful of games in PNC Park since moving to Washington, and even when the Buccos lose, it's just a simply amazing ballpark. I've never had a bad time/experience there. Parking Downtown and walking across the bridge for a Sunday day game... I can't wait to take my daughter or nephew to a game there, hopefully against the Cardinals or Reds.
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davecrazy posted:That said, don't drive unless you have to. The 7 train and the LIRR both have stops that take you right there and the NYC subway is safe, fast, cheap, and easy. Really, think long and hard before you drive. Take the train if at all possible. The stops are RIGHT there and you wont have to fight with the traffic that's trying to get to LaGuardia airport on your way in or out. It'll also save you money. Take the train. Did I mention take the train? Take the loving train. The closest LIRR station to me is the start of the Port Washington branch. If the Mets were a lot better, it would be very easy for me to get there. Then again the trains can be very crowded (I read the terminus of the 7 the stop after Citi is the busiest station outside of Manhattan). That said, even if it wasn't pretty I miss Shea and I think all true Met fans agree.
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I don't think there's a stadium more perfectly integrated into its city than PNC.
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DaFuente posted:I don't think there's a stadium more perfectly integrated into its city than PNC. I come in through the Fort Pitt tunnel, and there's nothing like coming out of it and PNC being right there on the left. Such an awesome sight. I get goosebumps every time I see it like that.
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Den of Lies posted:This year they have the "Beltre Buster" You can top the boomstick with brisket? Jesus gently caress, Arlington.
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DaFuente posted:I don't think there's a stadium more perfectly integrated into its city than PNC. Busch is pretty drat cool, as it's the second thing you see after the Arch when you come over from the Illinois side. But yeah, I'm going to PNC at some stage once I can rustle up some cash.
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That is a stunning view with the river, bridge and downtown all perfectly visible. I need to find an excuse to drag my wife to Pittsburgh to see some games there.
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Troy Queef posted:Busch is pretty drat cool, as it's the second thing you see after the Arch when you come over from the Illinois side. Busch is going to feel much more a part of downtown (rather than some sort of weird island between it and Soulard) when Ballpark Village finally opens up where old Busch used to be. Complete with Professional Bull Riding themed bar. Because Missouah. PS PNC is gorgeous and I want to go to there.
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DaFuente posted:I don't think there's a stadium more perfectly integrated into its city than PNC. AT&T is pretty well integrated into San Francisco, but I gotta get to PNC someday. Oh, people who go to a game in San Francisco need to get the Sheboygan Brat with grilled onions and sauerkraut from the mobile carts, either on the upper level atrium or out by the Left Field foul line. It's the best stadium food I have ever had and reasonably priced given its size. Don't get a brat from the regular concession stands, they are not the same at all. http://www.yelp.com/biz/sheboygan-bratwurst-stands-at-and-t-park-san-francisco
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Boxman posted:Busch is going to feel much more a part of downtown (rather than some sort of weird island between it and Soulard) when Ballpark Village finally opens up where old Busch used to be. One of my goals is to have enough time off one summer to hit up the entire NL Central over two weeks.
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Red posted:Wow - can you get the french fry sub thing that everyone talks about? PNC has some good footlong hot dogs that's for sure, I too never had a bad experience there.
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I live 75 miles east of Dodger Stadium and I can usually make it in just under 2 hours as long as I stay the hell away from the 10/101/110. I take the 210 -> 134 -> 2 -> 5 and it isn't that bad.
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Vertical Lime posted:The closest LIRR station to me is the start of the Port Washington branch. If the Mets were a lot better, it would be very easy for me to get there. Then again the trains can be very crowded (I read the terminus of the 7 the stop after Citi is the busiest station outside of Manhattan). It should be noted that the LIRR stop to non Long Islanders is on the one branch not connected to the central hub of the railroad (Jamaica). You would have to get off at Woodside which has less trains but has the 7 to get on the PW line
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Scruffy the janitor posted:You can top the boomstick with brisket? Jesus gently caress, Arlington. That thing in the background is known as the "Totally Rossome Boomstick". Basically, they have another food item known as the Totally Rossome Nachos, which is brisket nachos with pico de gallo, sour cream, and nacho cheese doritos mixed in, served in a full-size plastic batting helmet. The Totally Rossome Boomstick is the giant hotdog and all its toppings, and then they throw some portion of the nachos on top of it. Those food items out in Arlington are all really crazy. Like this: 
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With PNC in discussion, what other awesome ballparks feature "Hitting poo poo all the way into water?" Because those really are the best dingers. Watery Ball Graves: 1. PNC 2. Kauffman 3. AT&T 4. ?
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Traxis posted:I live 75 miles east of Dodger Stadium and I can usually make it in just under 2 hours as long as I stay the hell away from the 10/101/110. I take the 210 -> 134 -> 2 -> 5 and it isn't that bad. :The Californians:
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I have to admit I never eat at Arlington. I think it's been seven or eight years, at least. Jesus christ, though.  Honestly I kind of want to eat that really gross, huge food. It's calling to me.
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Axel Serenity posted:Watery Ball Graves: Theoretically possible with Comerica's center field watershow, but you'd probably need either very helpful winds or an elite hitter at the height of their powers. There's also hitting it into the fake water of the Marlins dinger doodad, or the Disney River at the Los Angeles Stadium of Anaheim.
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Here's what they cook the giant hotdogs on: 
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Axel Serenity posted:With PNC in discussion, what other awesome ballparks feature "Hitting poo poo all the way into water?" Because those really are the best dingers.  Craptacular! posted:Theoretically possible with Comerica's center field watershow, but you'd probably need either very helpful winds or an elite hitter at the height of their powers. Cabrera's hit a couple into the TV cameras, but yeah you'd have to go about 25 feet higher up than that. If someone ever hits a home run off of one of the cars, that would be the end of baseball. Nothing could ever top that. Ice To Meet You fucked around with this message at 07:55 on Apr 26, 2013 |
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Den of Lies posted:Here's what they cook the giant hotdogs on: They need to re purpose that into a flat wok for mongolian bbq
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Axel Serenity posted:With PNC in discussion, what other awesome ballparks feature "Hitting poo poo all the way into water?" Because those really are the best dingers.
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The Cubs should add a pool in the bleachers during the renovations. They could have ice skating in early April.
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IcePhoenix posted:Isn't there a river behind right field in Cincinnati or is it way behind the stands? That said, Adam Dunn (and probably a few others) have managed to hit balls that have bounced into the river. Since the Ohio River is technically in Kentucky, I'm reasonably sure those occasions have marked the only times a home run ball has crossed state lines.
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Babe Ruth hit a HR onto a train, which is awesome and not at all apocryphal.
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The Prisoner posted:It's not way behind the stands, but there is a road between them and the river. So it's probably 700 feet or something, which is obviously out of reach for dinger territory. Craig Robinson has an infographic about stadiums where it's possible to hit homers over international borders but none about state borders and I think that would be at least as interesting (but also a lot more work): http://www.flipflopflyin.com/flipflopflyball/info-internationalhomers.html
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