EVENT REVIEW: Chicago White Sox versus Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

In the great city of Chicago, Illinois, there are two baseball clubs that contend for the title of “Chicago’s Baseball Team.” On the North Side of Chicago you have the Cubs, on the South Side of Chicago you have the White Sox. Both clubs have had their recent moments in the spotlight: The Chicago Cubs were on the verge of reaching the World Series championship games of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the fall of 2003 only to loose in heart breaking fashion. The Chicago White Sox reached the World Series and won their first Championship Trophy since 1917 during the fall of 2005. Since both clubs are in different leagues of the MLB they only have two, 3 game matches against each other every year. Each one of those games is as important as a championship game because the winner of the games gets recognized as the most important club in the city of Chicago.

The first set of games took place this past weekend at Wrigley Field, which is home to the Chicago Cubs, and we were there to witness first hand the meeting of these 2 Chicago teams. Wrigley Field is considered to be one of the ideal stadiums to catch a baseball game. Few would argue that claim. Not only is Wrigley Field situated in a popular neighborhood (known as “Wrigleyville”) where local bars and restaurants flourish during the baseball season, but Wrigley Field also has the honor of being the second oldest ball park in existence in the United States. When you attend a game at Wrigley Field you experience a baseball game as how it was meant to be experienced. One of the best seating sections available at Wrigley Field is the Bleacher Seats. If you sit in the Bleacher Seats you will have a good time. The drinks are always cold, the hot dogs are always warm and the fans are always rowdy. Just make sure you arrive early since the Bleacher Seats are general admission and the front seats fill up first.

We sat in the right field section of the bleachers in the first row for that memorable Saturday afternoon game. The weather was perfect baseball weather: sunny, a light breeze and plenty of excitement in the air. Since we arrived early we got a chance to witness the baseball players practice and were lucky enough to catch some baseballs from our favorite players (Thank You Tadahito Iguchi!). Now, one of the many traditions at Wrigley Field is to eat a Hot Dog and drink some Old Style Beer. Old Style Beer has been available at Wrigley Field since 1950 and is the beer of choice for Cub Fans. If you have not drank Old Style Beer, having your first drink at Wrigley Field is as good as it can get. Old Style is a pale lager that goes down smooth and tastes great at an afternoon baseball game.

The game it self was a blast! Each team had the lead through out various times of the game, but at the end, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox. The final score is not important, what is important is that you had a good time and watched a good game. After the game you make your way over to the bars along Clark Street in Wrigleyville and experience a drinking scene rivaled by few. One of the best ways to describe Clark Street would be to compare it to Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Cub Fans have a saying: “Win or Lose, we still booze.” That is evident as your make your way through Wrigleyville after a Cubs game.

Review: Raise your glass, the Saturday, May 19, 2007, Chicago White Sox versus the Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field gets 5 cheers!