Chicago, IllUS Cellular Field
Summer 2010
Game Day Atmosphere: Nothing fancy, but you are on the south side. One of the main differences is there is no Wrigleyville in the streets beyond the stadium. So, the fans tailgate and provide the excitement.
Stay: In one of the many downtown Chicago hotels. US Cellular is about 4-5 miles south of the center of Chicago.
View: Lots to look at. This park has all the bells and whistles with technology from the jumbo tron to fireworks on homeruns, etc.
Arrive: We took the "L" train again. We enjoyed the trip thru Chinatown and it is a short walk to the stadium once you stop at 35th/Sox. You could also drive as there are many parking places in contrast to the North side Cubs.
Concessions: Again, get a Chicago style hot dog. Italian ices are very good. Everything else was very typical ballpark foods. Nothing fancy, but not bad overall.
Not advertised: The Sox are rich with baseball history. From the black sox scandal in 1919 to now, the southsiders really do love their baseball and stay behind their team. Old Comiskey Park was also the 1st concrete/steel MLB stadium.
Not in the box score: The center field section tried for about 3 straight innings to get the "wave" going around the stadium...it always fizzled when it got halfway around.
Final Box: Chicago White Sox 9, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2
Attendance: 38,092 Time: 2:49
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