Stadium 6: Petco Park and the cycle watch.

The Marlins defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-11 last night on Back to the Future night!


Jose Fernandez got the win and became the first pitcher since 1900 to win his first 17 home decisions! That is a pretty incredible stat....

What is also incredible is how the Marlins have not hit for the cycle!! The Marlins were hitting the cover off the ball and it all started when Justin Bour decided to hit a home run. double and then a single. He was a triple away from the cycle....but lets be real.


Instead of running, he eats donuts and works on his one-pack.

Christian Yelich later decides that he wants to double, triple, and then single needing just a home run to hit for the cycle! The Marlins had not one but two players on cycle watch last night!!! The problem was it was either fatty going for a triple or scrawny hitting a long ball....


It did not happen...3650 games and no cycle.... But at least they won and are back on a three game winning streak

Stadium 6: Petco Park

Located in downtown San Diego and home of the Padres, Petco Park was opened in 2004.


Also it seems like a place to give birth as on Thursday a women actually gave birth at the stadium!!
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Jaime-Stiles-Petco-Park-Baby-Birth-San-Diego-329595291.html

But honestly if the first thing you see when you come out is the San Diego Padres or worst him...

I would go right back in and hide!

The stadium is in a perfect location in downtown with an awesome view of the city in the backdrop!


Fish tacos....Do I have to say anything else but fish tacos!


I also really enjoyed the fact that there is a beach in right center where you can play in the sand!



You also have a hill in the back of right center where you can simply chill and watch the game and have a picnic if you desire. With all the craft beers available in the city, it just makes sense to sit back and enjoy one of them while watching the Padres play...

San Diego is a great city with a great stadium and I am really hopeful that I can head back there sometime soon!

Next up: Sweet Caroline!

Stadium 7: Dodger stadium and the Marlins are winning??

Ladies and gentlemen, the Marlins are HOT! Winners of 5 of the last 6 and two of them in walk-off fashion. Martin Prado has become a great presence with two walk-off at-bats and having 5 hits on Friday!

His at-bat on Sunday with the bases loaded was of epic proportions. A 12 pitch at-bat and five straight foul balls once the count reached 3-2. Quite amazing.

Lets hope they keep the good times rolling into this week. We deserve a week or two of good, exciting fun baseball!

Stadium 7: Dodger Stadium


Dodger stadium located close to downtown Los Angeles is the third oldest stadium in baseball as it was opened in 1962. Surprisingly, I expected a stadium in a part of town without scenic views and lo and behold look at the hills.

Dodger stadium has an open historic feel in a city that really cares for its Dodgers. The team right now is trying to be the Yankees of the 90s spending a lot of money which is qualifying them for the postseason which does make their fans excited.

The historic Dodger Dog is the staple of the ballpark, and even though I don't eat them.... You have to eat them at the ballpark! Tradition is tradition. I also happened to be there the day I witnessed my first triple play!

Not only was it a triple play... It was a triple play with two challenges on the play! Yes that was also a first in MLB History.... Kind of makes for a cool experience in my eyes. 

The Dodger stadium experience was definitely a fun one and worth the trip to Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles to see a game in the 3rd oldest stadium in MLB

Next up: Short bus ride south close to the border.