I went to the Triple-A Indianapolis-Toledo game Friday night. Admittedly, the main reason was to see my friend and former Illini Shawn Roof play. It’s the first time he’s played close to this area so I couldn’t pass up the chance.
But the idea of going to Indianapolis’ Victory Field thrilled me too. It’s been a while. The last time I went the Indians were the Brewers’ farm team. Victory Field is one of nicest Triple-A minor league parks I’ve been to. I’m not the only one to think so… Baseball America named it Best Minor League BallPark in America.
The banners along the runway of former Indian player like you see above (I know a couple readers who might appreciate my choice of Minnie Minoso) were a nice touch and very well designed.
Look out! Indian mascot Rowdie looks angry.
I thought the scoreboard designed like a Facebook page was kinda hokey but I bet it goes over pretty well.
Not a particularly great photo but it does show how many people show up at games. Over 12,000 were at Friday’s event.
No one left after the last out. It was Fireworks night.
The Mud Hens won 8-2. Shawn Roof helped the cause by going 1 for 3, scoring a run.