We have a stretch goal to visit all major league baseball ballparks, as we travel around the country, when we happen to be near one.
While staying an hour out of Atlanta, we had such an opportunity. We attended an evening game of the Cleveland Guardians playing at the Atlanta Braves’ stadium, Truist Park.
Chop House Gate:
Their iconic tomahawk and ball:
Braves clubhouse store:
Nachos in a helmet; bigger than we were expecting (we didn’t keep the helmet):
Batting practice:
History garden:
Gameday booklet with a former Mariner, Jarred Kelenic (who unfortunately wasn’t playing in this game):
View from our seats on the 300 level:
Ceremonial first pitch:
Actual first pitch:
Another pitch:
Gandalf (I’m glad they didn’t pick me):
Food market line:
Curly fries and Cracker Jack:
Sunset reflected off a building:
Home Depot race:
The chop:
Out:
Cheerleaders:
Their mascot, Blooper:
Beer bat:
Home run:
Braves win:
Game stats:
It’s fun going to other ballparks, and seeing the regional differences.