Fan Fest
My Cincinnati experience wasn’t one of a game, but it was unforgettable nonetheless. Having attended my favorite baseball game to date at Great American Ballpark the year before, I headed to Cinci to work 2015 Fan Fest for the All-Star Game. I stayed with a friend from college and got some much needed time with her while also getting to enjoy a few days of hard work helping out the All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association with their booth.
I had a lot of fun conversations and even got to meet Tony LaRosa, who had been inducted into the Hall of Fame the previous year. While I checked out Fan Fest in my later days, most of my time was spent working and trying to wrap my head around actually being at this event.
Detroit
Then, I headed to Michigan for the first time in my life. Again, I stayed with a friend and we enjoyed some time in the Royal Oak area before our trip to Comerica. We checked out the Detroit Zoo, she showed me around the city, and she even let me do some research with her personal collection of women’s baseball documents.
The game we went to were the best seats I had all summer, because she holds season tickets, and I remember that the night was a “cowboy” night with the Tigers, but the game itself wasn’t too memorable. I remember my return to Comerica, the summer I moved up there, she took me to a Blue Jays game which I appreciated much more. I actually like the feel of Comerica, for it being a modern park, and have been several times in the years I’ve lived in the area.
Before returning home, I caught a couple of games of vintage women’s baseball, which was a cool experience. My friend played for a local team and she invited me to check it out before I left town.
Raven K 