Date: 20 Apr 2019

Location: Cleveland, OH

Stadium: Progressive Field

League: American League

Level: Major

Teams: Atlanta Braves at Cleveland Indians

Originally a single game, but was rescheduled as a double header due to a rain out on 19 Apr.

For me this was a rematch of the 1995 World Series (as I am a huge Braves fan). Attended the game with my buddy Jeff J.

Game one started at 4:10pm EDT. The weather was partly cloudy, but the temperature was holding steady in the low 50’s. thankfully I was prepared by bring along my new Braves hoodie! The game progressed and the weather turned. By the end of the game the temperature had dropped into the mid 40’s.

The game itself was basically even for the first 5 innings, with the score tied 2-2 after the top of the fifth. The Indians proceed to bat around in the bottom of the fifth, scoring 6 runs to take a 6-2 lead. The Braves simply could not mount a come back, managing two solo home runs in the late innings and lost by a final score of 8-4.

Game two Jeff and I managed to move down to the field level, behind the Indians dugout. Much nicer seats. The game started at 7:50pm EDT. By the first pitch the temperature had dropped to the low 40’s. The Indians got off to a great start in this game by scoring 7 runs in the first two innings. After 7 innings of play the Indians held a 7-3 lead. Seemed like a double header sweep was in store for Cleveland. Luckily, the Braves managed to score 5 runs in the top of the ninth (the game tying and go-ahead runs scored with two outs and two strikes on the batter), then hold the Indians in the bottom of the ninth to pull out an exciting 8-7 win.

I was frozen but happy!

On to Stadium #3……..