Baseball Rules for Beginners

yakuza70 · 08-11-2015, 12:40 PM

You're going to a great stadium and matchup although Dodgers vs. Giants can get rough in the crowds. One word of advice: do NOT wear any Dodgers gear to AT&T Park or you may get mercilessly harassed by Giants fans.

k9david · 08-13-2015, 05:52 PM

Thanks for all the tips and advice everyone, can't wait

tony20009 · 09-05-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by k9david

Hi all, i am visiting the US in September and will be going to my first Baseball match in San Francisco.

We are going to see the Giants vs the LA Dodgers at the AT&T stadium, really excited at the prospect.

Now i expect i will be flamed but was hoping that someone could point me towards the best place for the basic rules. I don't wish to appear a total dodo sitting in the crowd not having a clue whats going on.

Any other suggestions to make the visit more memorable would be appreciated, i have the tickets and a parking permit as i guess parking and traffic around the stadium would be grim

The only onfo i have picked up is that the Garlic fries are a must have

Thanks in advance

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/conten...eat-sheet.html

All the best.

MrSparkle80 · 09-13-2015, 05:01 AM

Following up on this thread. What did you think of the stadium? It is for sure in my top 3 of current places to watch a game.

k9david · 09-14-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle80

Following up on this thread. What did you think of the stadium? It is for sure in my top 3 of current places to watch a game.

Hi, i haven't been yet, i'm there at the end of the month. I will be sure to update this page to let you know.

Some really useful info on this page, thanks to everyone.

1MOREMOD · 09-14-2015, 11:29 AM

If it's your first game you are obligated to take off your clothes and run on the field. You will win money.

MrSparkle80 · 09-17-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by k9david

Hi, i haven't been yet, i'm there at the end of the month. I will be sure to update this page to let you know.

Some really useful info on this page, thanks to everyone.

Not sure what your travel schedule is like, but if you can make it down to Petco, I enjoyed it more than I had initially thought.

Bobble · 09-17-2015, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by k9david

Seems theres the same rivalry as we have in the UK between supporters, think I'll wear a neutral shirt in case I'm in the wrong section of the stadium.

Unlike Euro soccer the fans of both teams are comingled through out the stadium so there's no Dodger side or Giants side. People do take it too far though so best to just be decent. Even though I am from SoCal Dodgers suck cheer for the Giants.

k9david · 09-23-2015, 11:10 AM

Well we leave for the States tomorrow so not long now.

Thanks again to everyone for the tips and advice, not sure what Petco is but hopefully if i see it i will know it.

All the best

ny325 · 10-18-2015, 03:46 PM

Bring money. Sporting events are expensive. Here in NY, a seat near the field will probably cost you more than your rent/mortgage. Tickets range from$1,250-400.00. Total ripoff. Concession stands are another ripoff. Beer can cost anywhere from $15.00- $11.00 a bottle. Advice, eat and drink before the game. I'm a diehard Yankee fan, and I eat before the game, and bring my own plastic bottle of water into the stadium. My seats cost me $20.00 in the bleacher section of the stadium. I have season tickets. Good luck, and enjoy your experience.

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ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Bring money. Sporting events are expensive. Here in NY, a seat near the field will probably cost you more than your rent/mortgage. Tickets range from$1,250-400.00. Total ripoff. Concession stands are another ripoff. Beer can cost anywhere from $15.00- $11.00 a bottle. Advice, eat and drink before the game. I'm a diehard Yankee fan, and I eat before the game, and bring my own plastic bottle of water into the stadium. My seats cost me $20.00 in the bleacher section of the stadium. I have season tickets. Good luck, and enjoy your experience.
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