Diamondbacks - 7/11

Chase Field, Phoenix.  WOW!  At first pitch the temperature outside was 102 degrees.  Inside: it was a comfortable 78, but that wasn't the only part that was cool.  We really enjoyed this park!

We showed up intending to buy our tickets at the window, but this friendly former-Oakland native made us an offer we couldn't refuse.  We ended up with seats 12 rows from the field at half price, thanks to Jim's wheeling and dealing.

The park is beautiful, and well constructed.   For an indoor field it doesn't feel cavernous, nor claustrophobic.  Walkways are open, and concession stands are located with their backs to the field, so fans standing in line can watch the game.  There are good seats at all ticket levels, and seats are angled toward home plate -DUH!  A walk around revealed the ultimate in cool viewing -- for the fan with the proper ticket, of course.

The folks at Guest Services were very friendly and so happy to see us!  They didn't have too many things to give us, but they eagerly shared what they had, and provided information on what to see and do in the park.



There is much for the kids to do.  As a matter of fact, they consider themselves the most family friendly park in all of sports.  We aren't sure we would go THAT far, but we agree that it is a friendly, family centered place.  Let's start with pricing.  In parks across the country it is getting more and more difficult for a family to afford to go to a game.  But not in Phoenix.  The ticket prices are very reasonable, with coupons and special deals aplenty.  For example: Fridays for $20 per person you get a ticket, $10 in Diamondbacks bucks (to buy food or souvenirs at the park) and a free ticket to Sea Life, Arizona. 


 And CHECK OUT THE VALUE MENU!!!
I can hardly fix a hotdog at home for $1.50!
We fed the kids for $9.00, and each one had 3 hotdogs!





But, if the value menu doesn't appeal to you, you can always have a sangwich...





And when you finish, you can just PITCH out the trash!

 Announcements are closed-captioned for the hearing impared. Play-by-play scoring shows on Diamondvision for anyone keeping score.And check out these living bobbleheads!


Attendance was low, but the crowd was lively and enthusiastic.
Overall a fun game and a good time was had by all.

Apparently, the Beloves have a fondness for small-market teams.  They just seem to have more to offer.  We give Diamondbacks high marks. 

A stop in "Vegas to visit our newest family member, then home in time to spend Ann's birthday at home for once.