Baseball season has been in effect for months now, but there’s just something about attending a game when there’s no more snow. The game I attended at American Family Field (formally known as Miller Park) on June 1, the Milwaukee Brewers were just finishing a winning streak against the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros, so it’s not a secret that their fans weren’t shaking with anticipation. I was amongst them especially because the last game I attended back in April against the Arizona Diamondbacks was a loss, which was incredibly disheartening. I was hopeful and energized to cheer them on. 

The roof was open, and the sky was perfectly blue; it was a gorgeous day and a perfect one for a ball game. American Family Field is one of the seven baseball stadiums whose roof can open and close as needed to shield themselves from rain or the bright sun. I normally get tickets in the Terrance Outfield (TO) area, which is usually the cheapest option, but I had received some ticket vouchers from attending an Admirals Hockey game, so I was able to select some seats in the 200 loge section. The view from there is much closer, however, I have to say the TO section gives a better overall view without even needing to stand much. If a fan in front of me stood up, I would also have to stand in order to catch what was happening. The television broadcasts offered some assistance, but with everything still being more eye level, it was hard to see. The 200 section was also much more crowded, as many fans wanted to be closer to the field in case a ball came flying over. The cupholders were a game changer though, especially since the TO section doesn’t provide them. I would definitely sit in this section again, but I think the TO viewpoint is much better. 

I typically pack myself a lunch just to help save money because eating at games is not the cheapest. However, the $4 menu that features a hot dog, nachos, and fountain drink is doable. They are all “junior sized” but it’s the right size for me and hits the spot when you need it. 

As for the game, the San Francisco Giants made it on the scoreboard first with two runs during the second inning, but the Brewers responded with seven runs in the bottom half, quickly leaving the Giants in the dust. The lack of arm space and the fan sitting next me made it a bit difficult to really enjoy the game because it felt like they just kept edging closer to me when there was already not a ton of space. Sitting the entire game was not an option, especially in order to watch some of the extra fun activities that American Family Field has to show, especially after the sixth inning when the sausage race takes place. My husband’s favorite is Chorizo, so I always root for him. To my surprise, he took home the victory by a landslide; it was so exciting to see him win. My husband says the reason he loses so much is because he wears a much bigger hat than the other sausages, which makes sense; it probably adds a lot more wind resistance. 

I think it was about the seventh inning when up in the TO area some fans really got into the game. Lately there have been a few dozen people taking their shirts off and whipping them around in the air cheering. My friend who was with me was very entertained when they started chanting “Yeli” when Christian Yelich stepped up to bat. She said she really hoped he’d score a run with the Yeli chant. I don’t think he scored a run during the chant, but he made it to a base, which is certainly a commendable effort. 

The Brewers didn’t hit any home runs that day but they scored 16 runs, which is a lot for baseball. People already were expecting a win that by the end of the sixth inning, fans were heading out. We stayed until the end because you never know with sports. It’s not over until it’s over. I’ll be back at American Family Field in August to catch the Brew Crew play the Minnesota Twins.