Kaufmann Stadium (#15)

Angels vs. Royals
Royals Win 6-5 (10 innings)


Kaufmann Stadium has its unique qualities, like the giant crown and water fountains. However, I have say the design is flawed in that almost all home runs go into the areas where fans can't get them. A home run ball is a great souvenir. We had great seats, and at a reasonable price. There were two types of fans at this game. The ones who came to see a game, and one who didn't care what was happening on the field. People were constantly moving to and from their seats at all times during the game. This growing trend really bugs me. Most people are not considerate enough to try to save a trip until between innings. A half-inning is not terribly long to wait before leaving your seat. A lot of fans left after the 8th inning which I didn't get. Anyone from the area try and fill me in on that one. The Royals were only down by 2 and did come back to win. Their loss.

The game was exciting because it was close and went to extra innings, but had its share of half-hearted defense and bonehead running mistakes. For professionals, these guys didn't seem to put much effort into their play. The game ended on a foul ball caught by Mo Vaughn, whom nonchalantly turned around and didn't react to the runner tagging up from third. He slid into home well ahead of the throw. The fans that were there to see the game were loud and very responsive; you get credit for that. For those of you who weren't watching the game, do us a favor and stay home.

Coors Field (#14)

Cubs vs. Rockies
Rockies Win 10-7
Rockies Win 9-4


What an incredible stadium! We went to two games here and had good views from both seats. The outfield fountain and natural scene was very nice to see. Even the advertisements and giant scoreboard added to the park instead of being an eyesore. The fans were very friendly, but there was a good mix of Cubs' fans in the crowd. At first, I thought it was a good-sized crowd for the middle of the week, but I think many people traveled to Coors' Field to see the Cubs. Nevertheless, the fans were definitely into the game and cheered often. That was nice to see. The staff was also very friendly, in this day of abusive fans and such it was a nice change. I do have one concern however. Who was the marketing genius that allowed Bud and Bud Light to be sold in Coors' Field? That seems to shed a negative light on the Coors products.

Both games had their share of excitement, including many home runs. The first night had the Cubs blowing a 6-0 lead to lose 10-6. The fans were in the game throughout, even when the Rockies were trying to close the door on a 4-run lead in the 9th. I guess that once you have seen a few games in Coors Field, you know that a 6-run lead is not much. On the night of the May 23rd, 2000, I was the Power Bar Trivia champion, what an honor to hold. The game on the 24th was even more exciting. No one scored until the 4th inning, which is rare I'm sure. More home runs added thrills to the game, and it was topped off with the Cubs mounting a comeback in the top of the 9th. There was one out and the bases were loaded when the skies opened up and caused a one-hour rain delay. After the delay, the fans that stayed (mostly Cubs' fans) saw two strikeouts to finish the game. Colorado fans, you have a great stadium and friendly atmosphere, be proud!