A Report From Pittsburgh

A couple of weeks ago I was able to go to Pittsburgh with my kids to see PNC Park.  We attended the Cards-Pirate game.  We were all interested in seeing PNC and it is safe to say we were not disappointed.  It is a gem of a ballpark.  It looks like a minor league park as you approach it, for it seems so small.  But it is far from minor league.  It has great sight lines, a wonderful panorama view of the Clemente Bridge and downtown Pittsburgh, and there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house.  It is a great venue to watch a game.  I always wanted to go, and after my experience, it is safe to say we will go again.  It was totally enjoyable and a tip of the cap to the Pirate organization for doing a great job.  And this is coming from a native Clevelander!

Pittsburgh?

Why is a Clevelander going to Pittsburgh on Friday?   To see the St. Louis Cardinals play the Pirates.  I am NOT a Pirate fan, and have been a following the Cards for almost 30 years.  I confess that when I was about ten, my dad took me to Pittsburgh to see the Pirates and Carnegie Mellon.   I have fond memories of that time, and I am looking forward to seeing Pittsburgh play again tomorrow.  I will, as I understand, get a free Pirate shirt upon entering the park.  So, I will wear my Cleveland hat and Pittsburgh shirt, and probably root for the Cards.  I say probably because who knows if I will get caught up in the moment and cheer during a Pirate rally?  But I do know that I will enjoy being with the kids, attending a ball game, and I will be interested in seeing what PNC Park is all about.