The Siberian American: Chicago Travel: Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field

Monday, May 23, 2016

Chicago Travel: Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field

Christopher and I have been trying to go to a Cubs games since we first moved to Chicago, but the timing never worked out last season. I was so excited when the Cubs had a home game on Mother’s Day that worked with Christopher’s schedule! It was an absolutely gorgeous day at the ballpark for us to see the Cubs play the Nationals.


I only became a baseball fan a few years ago when I needed a sport to get me through long summers without football and basketball. For a long time, I thought it was a boring game that took too long, but once I learned the rules, I ended up really enjoying it. Chris and I are Texas Rangers fans, but we decided we can also be Chicago Cubs fans since they are in the National League.


Besides cheering on the Cubs, I wanted to visit Wrigley Field because it’s the second oldest active ballpark in the United States (the oldest is Fenway Park) and the oldest National League ballpark. Built in 1914, it has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916.


It’s always interesting to see the differences between ballparks. Even though it wasn’t fully grown, it was neat to see the famous ivy-covered brick outfield wall. I was also amused by hand-turned scoreboard and had to sneak a few peeks at it to see how the Rangers were doing!


Of course, you can’t go to a ballpark without trying some food. Chris and I opted to share some chili cheese fries and a cheeseburger…because calories don’t count when you’re at a sporting event.


Chris and I have a knack for picking games that don’t end in regulation. This game lasted 13 innings and was five hours long. We ended up leaving in the ninth inning since we were taking the “L” train and wanted to beat the crowd. The game took so long we were able to see the Cubbies win when we got home!


22 comments:

  1. I love baseball games but I honestly don't watch the game at all I just eat and drink haha! Last week we went to a Braves game and it was so much fun - love your pics!

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  2. I love baseball and ball park food! I went to Wrigley a few years ago. So fun! I had a Chicago dog!

    Ashley
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  3. That's so awesome that you went to a Cubs game while you're still in Chicago! I really wanted to go to one when we visited last year, but we didn't have time. And you are 100% right that calories don't count at sporting events because those chili cheese fries look too good to not eat them!

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  4. Those chili cheese fries! Yum! Seeing as many ballparks as possible is on my bucket list. Wrigley is up there towards the top!

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  5. So great you made it to a game before you move! We definitely had to fit a game in when we were in Chicago and I loved every minute of it except we left early too because they game was getting really long. I really enjoyed shopping and walking through Wrigleyville.

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  6. You guys are so cute! I think baseball is pretty dull but I'm up for a game every once in a while ;) Especially since you can nom on fries and sip some beer! I have a friend who travels to a different ballpark with his son every year! Their goal is to visit them all!

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  7. Love baseball but really just the food haha! It is so nice to see it in person though. I haven't been to a game in so many years now, ours are always at night and Kyle works most nights and it's not practical with a toddler just yet.

    liz @ j for joiner

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  8. What a fun time! Chicago is still on my travel bucket list! One day!!

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  9. Calories totally don't count at sporting events! ;) And how funny that you guys still managed to see the rest of the game when you got home since it went into so many extra innings!

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  10. Oh my gosh the food at Wrigley looks way better than at Fenway haha! SO glad you guys were able to make it to a game! xo, Biana

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  11. Sounds like an amazing time at the game!

    xo Jen
    Skirt The Rules

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  12. Oh my goodness those cheese fries! Yay for getting to Wrigley Field, there's nothing like a baseball game this time of year. And that is one of the most iconic fields to visit <3
    Green Fashionista

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  13. I'm not going to lie, I am dying over those chili cheese fries... OMGGGGG! I love going to baseball games, so much fun! You definitely make me want to go to Chicago!

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  14. We love visiting baseball parks too. Although, I have yet to make it to Wrigley Field. My dad's a big White Sox fan, so we always go to watch them when we're in Chicago :)

    Sarah
    The Midwest Darling

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    1. Oh yeah, I imagine if your dad is a White Sox fan, you won't be going to Wrigley! Maybe for a White Sox/Cubs matchup though! :)

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  15. Those cheese fries look divine yummmmmm!! Sounds like a fab time even though i might not be able to sit through such a long game either!

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  16. I'm a Brewers fan but I want to get to Wrigley at some point...to cheer for anyone but the Cubs. ;)

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  17. I love going to baseball games as I love baseball. I have always wanted to go to Wrigley Field. Looks like it was a super fun time.

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  18. I love going to baseball games! I've heard awesome things about Wrigley Field!

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  19. Loveeee going to baseball games, so fun. And Wrigley Field is so historical and special to boot!!!!

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  20. aw this is so awesome that you all got to go! i went to wrigley field for a concert - i loved it!

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  21. Ooh fun!! I do love a good ball game!! And yes to chili cheese fries!!

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