Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox

I arrived at the White Sox game Thursday afternoon early and with the only restaurant within a reasonable walk I knew of (Jimbo’s) now closed I had to choose another place to eat before the game.

Pre Game Dining
I decided to eat at 35th Street Red Hot – located on the corner of 35 St. and Normal Ave. Most hot dog stands in Chicago sell other items besides hot dogs so I was surprised to discover that 35th Street Red Hot only sells hot dogs. I ordered the double hot dog with fries.

Obtaining Tickets
35th Street Red Hot used to be the main spot for ticket brokers outside of U.S. Cellular Field. However, as was the case with the Cubs at White Sox game I attended on June 27, no brokers were to be found on the corner – there were a few Chicago police though.

I ended up buying a $36 ticket (face value) for $10 outside the main box office of U.S. Cellular Field.

The Game
In one of the longer games I have attended this season (time of game was 3:43) the Indians defeated the White Sox 10-8. The Indians took an early 9-2 lead behind a Kelly Shoppach second inning grand slam. The White Sox made a comeback but were shut down by Kerry Wood who earned the first four out save of his career.