August 19, 1996

Wrigley Field (#2)

Marlins vs. Cubs
Cubs lose 3-4



What can be said about Wrigley Field that half the country doesn't already know. The fans on the north side of Chicago are undoubtedly the best baseball has to offer. They have stood by their Cubbies, for decades and have never been troubled by threats of their team moving. The stadium has a rich history that you can feel when you walk in. It was late August so the ivy covered the outfield wall, was in a large green mass. We attended one of the few night games at Wrigley. Even though they added lights to the stadium in 1988, they donÕt play many night games.

The game was pretty good, we had missed part of the first inning because parking at Wrigley is almost nonexistent. Sammy Sosa hit a line drive homer to right field, but it wasn't enough to give the Cubs a win. One big problem the Cubs had was leaving men on base. Even though we are cheering the home team on at each stadium, I was quietly glad the Marlins won.

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