You be the judge, but it’s a very close race.
I found these seats on the secondary market, and it was a deal I could not pass up.
Also, look at this view! The sun was out on this Sunday afternoon as the Pirates took on the Braves, but I was lathered up with sunscreen. Protect your skin!
Staying downtown is ideal when going to a Pirates (or Steelers or Penguins) game. The city is very walkable, and the walk to PNC Park is an experience in itself.
The city shuts down automobile traffic on the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Andy Warhol Bridge, which extends out to the outdoor arenas. This way, you can walk on the road to the game.
I have a brother-in-law from Pittsburgh. He won’t shut up about Yuengling. I’ve had it before and enjoy it when I can. Naturally, I had a tall boy. It did not disappoint.
I don’t recall the final score, but it was not a forgettable game. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his ACL again. You never want to see a player get injured. You want them at their best (and then for your team to win).
This injury quieted the entire crowd. Even before he walked off the field, I could tell that it was serious. The way he writhed on the ground indicated that it was not good. Thankfully, he has recovered and should be on the field this season.
After the injury, the mood lifted a bit, and baseball was played.
If you didn’t know, I was the mascot at my university. I was Bucky the Bronco at Santa Clara University from 2007 to 2009. So whenever I see one, I get excited. It’s a lot of work! Those suits are not air conditioned. At least, I don’t think that they are…
They do a lot of crowd work, and it’s under-appreciated by adults. Do you think dancing as an anthropomorphic horse, parrot, or elephant is easy??? No! Appreciate your mascots! That’s all I ask.
The stadium is gorgeous. The Pittsburgh skyline beyond the outfield is stunning, as is the experience of getting to the stadium. There are great sight lines, and there are ample food and drink options. It is just too bad that the organization that runs the team is the exact opposite of the stadium. Pirates fans deserve better owners and operators.
John Kidde Writes 