My favorite place to catch a minor league baseball game?
Clinton Iowa.
But it's been too long. Haven't been there in 4 seasons now.
We were just thru Clinton in May, but the Lumberkings were playing on the road that weekend.
Why is Clinton my favorite?
This pretty much sums it up:
"Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, the LumberKings are based in one of Minor League Baseball's smallest markets and play in one of Minor League Baseball's oldest stadiums. They rank 14th in the Midwest League in attendance, with average crowds that are routinely doubled, tripled or even quintupled by the circuit's larger-market teams."
"Clinton should have its LumberKings for years to come, despite the persistent interest of those who would like to purchase the team and relocate it to a bigger market. Because many people in the community own this team, many people in the community would have to agree to sell it."
Small-town baseball.
In the heartland of America along the shore of the Mississippi.
Owned by Clinton.
Run by Clinton.
Loved by Clinton.
Out for now.......
Matt