Salt Lake Bees AAA baseball in SLC

Since arriving in SLC we have been to many artistic/cultural events but only a few sporting events, the Jazz basketball game against our Timberwolves (a disastrous loss by the Wolves of 30 points) and 2 SLC Bees baseball games. The baseball games were our favorite by far.

The first game we saw was the weekend after Zion/Bryce on a Friday night. It was a beautiful night if a little chilly. The giveaway that night was a SLC Bees fleece blanket. We saw a few but didn't get there early enough to receive one. By the time the game was over we wished we did have one, as the temps were in the low 40s.

The Bees won their game 8-0 and were off to a great start with a record of 19 wins and only 1 loss. They are the AAA team for the LA Angels of Anaheim who have a lot of good prospects here in SLC.Some of the things that make baseball in SLC special:

1) gorgeous views of the Wasatch Mountain Range over the center field fence

2) general admission seats are on a grassy knoll beyond the outfield fence-you bring the blanket

3) a train that runs back and forth beyond the outfield fence giving rides to the littlest fans

4) entertainment between innings-most to win souvenirs

5) kids running the bases after the games

...and best of all-seats close to the field in an intimate outdoor stadium

The second game we saw was the Friday night the girls (Beth, Emily, and Katie) were here in SLC (5/9/08). We had milder weather which added to the fun of outdoor baseball. Once again the Bees won their game (4-2) which always makes the games fun.

We were all attired in our MN Twins hats and shirts. Some fans sitting behind us shared that their best AAA team was back in the mid-90s when they were the Twins minor league team. That team stayed together for a few years and then almost the whole team graduated to the big leagues. That team's records remain the best in AAA.

It was really fun to see a baseball game again with the girls who enjoyed every moment. We didn't have kettlecorn like at the dome, but we did enjoy hot dogs, fries, peanuts and Wasatch beers! It was a great way to end their first full day in SLC. If only Ellen and Scott could have joined us!