- 1st visit to Globe Life Field (MLB Ballpark #25)
- 2nd different ballpark watching the Texas Rangers
- 5th different ballpark watching the Minnesota Twins
A trip to Texas was not planned when I was deciding which ballparks to visit in 2024. However, a work project brought me to Arlington and that night gave me free time to make the visit to Globe Life Field. The best coincidence of all was getting to see my hometown Minnesota Twins.
I was staying in downtown Arlington, which is not exactly walking distance to the ballpark. Fortunately, there was a local bar that offered shuttles to the game. For a small fee, it was great to go without paying more for an Uber or trying to drive and park.
The first game of the series against the Twins was also Nathan Eovaldi World Series ring giveaway day so I got to go home with a souvenir.
At the ballpark, I got to meet up with a group of Texas Rangers who are Ballpark STAMPeders. Part of my ballpark journey has also included stamping my MLB Ballpark Passport book with each ballpark visit.
Seat Selection
- Section 101 (lower level down third base line)
For an impromptu trip where I do not necessarily care where I sit, I was able to snag a cheap ticket of SeatGeek the morning of the game and the location still left me with a good view of the game.
Highlights of the Game
The game started with two runs from the Rangers in the 1st inning but the biggest highlight of the game was Kyle Farmer’s hit in the second inning that looked like an inside-the-park home run but was officially a triple and an fielding error to bring in two runs and tie the game. The game remained tied until the top of the 9th inning when a sacrifice fly from Carlos Santana would score the winning run.
Ballpark Food of Choice
- The Boomstick
The Boomstick, named for former Texas Ranger, Nelson Cruz, is an 18-inch long hot dog topped with grilled onions, jalapenos, chili, and melted cheese and big enough that it really requires a fork and knife to eat. The Boomstick was the only food I bought for the game and I could not finish it before the end of the game.