And, to make it even better, we got to see this game against our beloved Oakland A's!
The first thing we noticed at Marlins Park, is the lack of signage. We walked around the entire exterior of the stadium, looking for a photo-op for our buddy, Jack. But there was none to be found. Jack had to be content with this peek-a-boo inside.
The next thing we noticed is that the park is not nearly as ugly as it appears on TV.
And "the thing" (if it has a name, we couldn't find it)
is not nearly as large as it appears on TV.
Although we really like the open-concourse look of this stadium, there is very little to see or do, besides watch baseball.
nice mural
Where this escalator goes nobody knows , since visitors are not allowed on this level without a ticket.
Points have been deducted for segregation.
For kids, the choices are balloon animals or face-painting.
Concessions boasted a few specialty items, including a kosher, gluten free, and, of course, Cuban food.
Although most were not, some concessions were on the CORRECT side of the concourse.
(Note how you can watch the game while waiting for your food!)
(Note how you can watch the game while waiting for your food!)
The Marlins did a fair job with between-inning entertainment.
Conine's Corner instructed us in how to catch a fly ball.
Marlin's Pictionary - a great idea!
Name That Tune - an oldie but a goodie
This is their version of the character race. At other parks we have seen sausages, presidents, former players, and condiments. But Beloves found these sea creatures to be the cutest.
Marlins cheerleaders and Energy Team dancers
- hmm we weren't sure there was a need for that in baseball.
- hmm we weren't sure there was a need for that in baseball.
foul balls into the stands - "mine, mine, mine" yell the seagulls
The worst part of this stadium?
The national anthem. They just could NOT hit a note. (Did anyone hear howling?)
The BEST part?
You mean BESIDES the fact that the A's swept the Marlins 3 games?
Carter got 6 A's players to sign his ball -and 4 of them to sign the back of his jersey.
Score!
...and a constant 73 degrees!
...and a constant 73 degrees!
Oh, yeah, and the Beloves made it onto the big board!
(Rare for visitors wearing the opposing team's colors!)
,,,sorry, no pic of that!
All in all, it was a very fun way to end our US baseball park tour.
What's next?
We are happy to take donations to help us get to Canada.
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