{"id":9583,"date":"2015-12-10T23:19:47","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T04:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoohaa.com\/?p=9583"},"modified":"2015-12-14T16:03:37","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T21:03:37","slug":"summer-of-baseball-lancaster-well-worth-the-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoohaa.com\/?p=9583","title":{"rendered":"Summer of baseball: Lancaster well worth the trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the past couple of years, Lancaster has been on the hit list when it comes to baseball stadiums. A member of the Atlantic League (independent), it’s one of those stadiums that gets a great amount of feedback.<\/p>\n

It worked out well that the Barnstormers were home on a trip back from watching the Orioles in Baltimore.<\/p>\n

Score!<\/p>\n

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A view from behind the plate.<\/p><\/div>\n

On a warm and semi sticky summer night, we took in a game at Lancaster. Clipper Magazine Stadium looks somewhat like other Atlantic League stadiums, but it has a tremendous atmosphere. The crowd is way into the game and it gives a great all-around feel.<\/p>\n

There’s a nice team store to check out and the prices there seemed reasonable. I’d have considered a hat (I like the logo), but I’m not a massive fan on the brand of hats the Atlantic League uses. I probably would have 2-3 more teams added to my rotation if the hats had a better feel.<\/p>\n

The food selection is pretty solid. I thought the prices are a little steeper than I’d expect, but I noticed Atlantic League teams are a little on the higher side. Still, the selection was good and the food was quite tasty.<\/p>\n

The wrap-around concourse at Clipper Magazine Stadium is nice. I took my normal stroll midway through the game and I liked the outfield berm and the ability to watch the game as you took a walk. There’s not really a bad seat in this stadium, which is an added bonus.<\/p>\n

It was a fireworks night, though, and it was odd when it was done as we had to wait 10-15 minutes to be able to go to our car. Apparently where they set the fireworks off from has to be cleared before we can walk to the parking lot.<\/p>\n

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Two-color stamp!<\/p><\/div>\n

Sight lines are solid. The seats are wider and there’s ample foot and leg room, which is nice.<\/p>\n

A note of the night — I dropped two items thrown\/shot up at me. One was a shirt, one was a squishy ball. Talk about bad luck. That was me that night.<\/p>\n

On a cool note, the stamp for the Atlantic League Passport is two-colored, which I thought was fantastic.<\/p>\n

I’m glad this stadium was on the hit list this past summer and there’s no doubt I’d visit again. When we were there it was a strong crowd, which makes the game that much better.<\/p>\n

Side notes: All the people we dealt with were super friendly. There was also a lineup board, which is an added bonus.<\/p>\n

It was pretty easy to find and we had no issues getting in or out. Well worth a stop if you are in the area.<\/p>\n

Park Notes: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clipper Magazine Stadium<\/strong>
\nLancaster<\/em>, Pennsylvania<\/em>
\nHome of the Lancaster Barnstormers (Independent \u2013 Atlantic League)
\nVisited on: August 1, 2015
\nOpponent: Somerset Patriots<\/p>\n

Ratings (out of 10)<\/p>\n