This was my first trip to The K this year. Hopefully the first of many.
Walking up to the stadium you see the new facade.
My sister and I got there early to walk around the outfield and check out all the new stuff. It truly is a brand new ballpark. We checked out the sports bar and walked up to the Bud Light Party Deck. An hour before the game people had already staked out their seats on the railing. Same for the Pepsi Party Porch along the outfield wall.
The scoreboard looks really huge when you're standing right under it.
My next game (Thurs if I can get some friends to go) I want to sit out in the fountain seats. Bring rain gear if its windy.
Me before the game. We had great seats 5 rows behind the Sox dugout.
First pitch - it was a strike of course...
Jose Guillen gets the first hit of the game. He later scored the first run on Alberto Callaspo's single.
Zack dealing... I like how they have the pitcher's stats on that board on the sports bar.
Sluggerrrr. I have mixed feelings about our mascot. He does a good job, but the head with the built-it crown is kinda weird.
Mike Jacobs...he ended up getting a walk.
These guys were a couple or rows behind me. Nice sign.
Cheerleader during the 7th inning stretch.
Zack walking off after getting his 10th strikeout to end the 8th inning. He was still throwing in the mid 90's in the final two innings. They didn't even have someone warming up in the bullpen. His game to win.
His stats after 8 innings.
Pitching in the 9th. The fans were on their feet cheering the whole 9th inning and erupted when Thome popped out to end the game.
Overall a great night of baseball. I love the new stadium. The wider concourses make it much easier to get to concessions, and being able to walk completely around the outfield and the fountains is great. My only complains were not being able to get a Boulevard Pale Ale (I only saw Wheat) and not getting a Sheboygan Brat. I was able to get a draft of Guinness and they had Scimeca's Brats which were tasty, but much smaller.
I can't wait to go back. This is going to be a fun team to watch and the stadium really adds to the experience.