100th Chicago White Sox Home Game
Last night I attended my 100th Chicago White Sox home game. The first White Sox game I ever attended was on July 27, 1990 at “Old Comiskey Park” with my grandparents and brother. Every other game has been at U.S. Cellular Field (or “New Comiskey Park”). The White Sox are the 4th Major League Baseball team I have seen play 100 games at home. The other three are:
1) San Francisco Giants – attended my 100th game during the 1997 season
2) Oakland Athletics – attended my 100th game during the 2001 season
3) Chicago Cubs – attended my 100th game during the 2002 season
Pre Game Dining
When I was at the White Sox doubleheader last Tuesday, I noticed an advertisement for Buffalo Wings & Rings. The ad stated that they had free parking and a free shuttle. My friend and I decided to try the restaurant last night.
Buffalo Rings & Wings is similar to BW3 but not as good. However, they made good on their promise of free parking and a free shuttle (saving the $23 it costs to park in the official White Sox parking lots) and the ride was hassle free. The shuttle waited for us before the game so we could go to our car first and was waiting for us after the game. We will definitely be eating here before White Sox games later this season.
Obtaining Tickets
I had hoped we could get free tickets for a half full White Sox game, but with my friend with me I decided not to wait for a freebie. Instead we paid $10 each for upper reserved seats ($23 face value). The White Sox labeled last night’s game as a Prime game. I’m not 100% sure why the Texas Rangers are “prime,” but the White Sox categorized every weekend game (except for April) as prime or premier.
The Game
The Texas Rangers made quick work of the White Sox scoring 3 runs in the first two innings and never looked back. Matt Harrison, of the Rangers, threw a 4-hit complete game shutout.
In the seventh inning we decided to go to the Bullpen Sports Bar located at field level behind the right field fence. Usually, the outside seating at the sports bar fills up before the start of the game. However, last night, when we arrived two people left so we were able to sit at the patio tables. It was the first time I sat at the tables outside.
1) San Francisco Giants – attended my 100th game during the 1997 season
2) Oakland Athletics – attended my 100th game during the 2001 season
3) Chicago Cubs – attended my 100th game during the 2002 season
Pre Game Dining
When I was at the White Sox doubleheader last Tuesday, I noticed an advertisement for Buffalo Wings & Rings. The ad stated that they had free parking and a free shuttle. My friend and I decided to try the restaurant last night.
Buffalo Rings & Wings is similar to BW3 but not as good. However, they made good on their promise of free parking and a free shuttle (saving the $23 it costs to park in the official White Sox parking lots) and the ride was hassle free. The shuttle waited for us before the game so we could go to our car first and was waiting for us after the game. We will definitely be eating here before White Sox games later this season.
Obtaining Tickets
I had hoped we could get free tickets for a half full White Sox game, but with my friend with me I decided not to wait for a freebie. Instead we paid $10 each for upper reserved seats ($23 face value). The White Sox labeled last night’s game as a Prime game. I’m not 100% sure why the Texas Rangers are “prime,” but the White Sox categorized every weekend game (except for April) as prime or premier.
The Game
The Texas Rangers made quick work of the White Sox scoring 3 runs in the first two innings and never looked back. Matt Harrison, of the Rangers, threw a 4-hit complete game shutout.
In the seventh inning we decided to go to the Bullpen Sports Bar located at field level behind the right field fence. Usually, the outside seating at the sports bar fills up before the start of the game. However, last night, when we arrived two people left so we were able to sit at the patio tables. It was the first time I sat at the tables outside.
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