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Month: July 2024

Brats, Baseball, and Another Home Team Win

July 29, 2024 Jenn Tabor 0

Our next stop on the North Carolina minor league baseball tour took us to one of the most iconic teams in the country: the Durham Bulls. This team’s reputation extends far beyond the state, thanks to their starring role in the classic film Bull Durham. But beyond the Hollywood fame, the Bulls offer a top-tier baseball experience, and we were lucky enough to enjoy it with some good friends who have season tickets. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, with its sleek design and modern amenities, feels like the perfect blend of tradition and innovation. It’s a place where you can feel the history of the team, but also enjoy all the comforts of a state-of-the-art ballpark. From the famous “Hit Bull, Win Steak” sign to the bustling concourse, it’s a ballpark that has something for everyone. We started the night off right by diving into some delicious ballpark food. Brats with all the trimmings were the stars of the show. Of course, we washed it all down with some cold drinks and couldn’t resist grabbing a bag of peanuts to snack on throughout the game. There’s just something about cracking open peanuts at a baseball game that makes everything feel right. The game itself was a blast.  Even though the IronPigs from Lehigh Valley scored 3 in the top of the first, the Bulls did not go quietly!  They continued to fight and came from behind in the bottom of the 9th to secure a 6-5 victory, keeping our streak of the rest of the story

Christmas in July with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and Thomas

July 27, 2024 Jenn Tabor 0

Our minor league baseball journey brought us to Greensboro, where we caught a game at First National Bank Field, home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers. This game was extra special because we were joined by Gayle’s sister and  7-year-old great nephew, Thomas. It was also “Christmas in July” night at the park, adding a festive twist to the summer evening. As soon as we entered the ballpark, we knew it was going to be a fun night. The holiday spirit was in full swing, with decorations, music, and even an appearance by Santa Claus himself! Thomas was thrilled to meet Santa and got his picture taken—a Christmas memory in the middle of summer that he won’t soon forget.  Of course, no ballgame is complete without some classic ballpark food, and Jenn decided to try a hot dog topped with mac and cheese. This indulgent combination was a hit, blending the savory taste of the hot dog with the creamy, cheesy goodness of the mac and cheese. Even though it wasn’t as good as the mac & cheese dog from the Fayetteville Woodpeckers game, it was a delicious treat that perfectly captured the fun, relaxed vibe of minor league baseball. Gayle choose a dog with kraut and beer cheese, it was deemed good, although the beer cheese wouldn’t have been the favored choice as Gayle prefers mozzarella on a kraut dog. And of course , there were peanuts (that’s at every game BTW) The game itself was full of action, but unfortunately, the rest of the story