• 1st visit to Citizens Bank Park (MLB Ballpark #24)
• 2nd ballpark watching the Philadelphia Phillies
• 4th ballpark watching the San Francisco Giants

I started the day leaving my hotel in Secaucus, NJ to meet my friend, Tim, at the 30th Street Train Station in Philadelphia. A time in Philadelphia also afforded us time to enjoy the history of the city. When in downtown Philadelphia, make time for the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Old Philadelphia, and all of the historic sites in range.

It had rained all day in Philadelphia and the rain continued to Citizens Bank Park. The game itself started a little more than an hour late. We would also meet up with Ian from Canada during the rain delay.

Seat Selection

• Section 127 (lower level to the left of home plate)

Philadelphia is a hot team. Giants fans travel (as I had witnessed in Boston a few days before). It’s Saturday night. We were not finding a cheap ticket for this game but scouring SeatGeek in the weeks before opened up a pair of seats for us in a prime location.

Highlights of the Game

Last year, I was in San Francisco to watch the Giants beat the Phillies.

This year, I see the Giants and Phillies again in Philadelphia. The Phillies dominated this game with nine runs in the first two innings. Ranger Suarez pitched six innings and all of the Phillies starters had at least one hit on the way to a 14-3 win.

Ballpark Food of Choice

• 1883 Burger and Fries
• Philly Pretzel

The 1883 Burger, names for the Phillies’ debut season, was a pretty good burger for ballpark. I didn’t not pay much attention to the other offerings. I’m sure there was cheesesteak somewhere. Still, I recommend the 1883 Burger for anyone looking for options.