1st Spring Training game of 2009

So it is finally here, the best month to live in the Phoenix area. SPRING TRAINING! On Friday 2/27 we went to watch the KC Royals play at Scottsdale Stadium vs the SF Giants. I really could not tell you who won the game but I can tell you about the beer, ticket and food prices. We got our tickets online through mlb.com. Being this was a Friday game the lawn or general admission tickets were $13 before the $2.50 print at home surcharge and add on the Ticketmaster surcharges it came out to be $18 give or take a dollar. I had also ordered March 17th tickets to see the Brewers vs the Giants in Scottsdale and the total was only $11.50, go figure.

Once getting there I made the mistake of bringing along two of the same tickets, but the usher was cool and let me in. First stop, ATM. Second stop, beer! Beer prices are usual $7 for a 16oz bottle, they were cold it was warm and the sound of PLAY BALL was a few minutes away. Went to right field and watch Randy Johnson warm up with Molina with some catch. After some "talent" scouting, it was on to the crows nest out in center field. From there we watched 7 innings of baseball had a few sodas and a hot dog ($5.75). Since there were no more beer sales after the 7th inning stretch it was time to walk over to the Blue Moose in the Civic Center, followed by the Coach house. (Coach house offers burgers and dogs at the price of a donation) Here are a few photos, sorry no photos of me on the ground after I took a spill on my way home.

This is my favorite stadium to visit for a game in March. A 5 min walk from work, a 5 min drive from home, a lot of scenery at the game, and a comfortable stadium. Next up Dodgers at Cubs 3/6.