St. Louis Cardinals Tag

Before we get into the heart of this month’s travel blog I feel it would be best to introduce myself to you all. My name is Jake Alleruzzo, the newest addition to the Sports Traveler staff. I myself have a very deep passion for sports travel and thought writing our latest blog entry would be a great way to share my experiences with you fellow sports travelers.

About a month ago I took a trip to Missouri to a beautiful region called Lake of the Ozarks, located just a few miles south of Kansas City. Being in the far western edge of Missouri is quite a unique experience, considering the mixed fandom between Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals fans. While we were in the western tip of Missouri I could have sworn I was in the heart of Kansas City as I drove through town and saw Royals flags hanging about. This goes to show you that you never know what kind of fans you can find as you travel through any given town.

Now going through this town you would figure there is not much to do besides

In late March 30 teams started their journey towards earning a playoff spot and ultimately winning the World Series.  After a total of 4,860 games, all the stats have been recorded and the tale of the regular season comes to a end.  This season was full of milestones, wild finishes, and lots of really good pitching.  The last few weeks of the season provided fans with a great preview of what is to come this October.  At the end of the day we are left looking at 8 teams who could possibly win the fall classic.*

For the first time since 1966, St. Louis is hosting the Major League Baseball All Star Game.  I could not be any more excited.  This is a great ballpark.  If you haven't been to this stadium yet, you are truly missing out. 

First of all, it is nothing like old Busch Stadium.  On a summer night, you will get a breeze!! The current Busch Stadium was actually built around the old stadium.  When you are walking down the lower level concourse, the old scoreboards are hanging up in the same spot as they were during the final game at old Busch Stadium. Also, It's hard not to notice the St. Louis Arch behind the outfield. 

When purchasing your tickets for the All Star Game or Home Run Derby, keep in mind that there are no bad seats at Busch Stadium.  I personally like sitting on the 200 level.  Great view of the stadium, plus you are not too high up either.  if you are on a budget, there is nothing wrong with sitting on the 400 level either.  No obstructions.  Of