HS Baseball at Ballpark in Arlington

I agree with Eagle Dad...we too played at the Ballpark, even though we lost 8-7 to Lake Highlands, for the boys (and the parents) it was the highlight to a difficult season (won-loss). I had one son leading off, playing centerfield and another hitting in the 2 hole playing second base. My oldest son homered at the Ballpark (over the left center field wall) and he will likely remember it (and showcase the ball) for the rest of his life. His next at bat he hit one further than the one that cleared the fence but to straight away center, it was run down by a great play by the center fielder on the center field warning track. Other than the DMN giving the credit for the HR to the younger son, the "bomb" highlighted his senior season and made it much more memorable...My sophmore went 1-3 and was excited about having the opportunity to run down a shot in the centerfield gap at the Ballpark. I havnt seen my kids that excited about "the game" in quite a while. It reminded me of when they were younger and were playing for the first time or playing their first night game under the lights. It was fun to watch.

Thanks Rangers, thanks RISD!

Eagledad...I'm too jealous...how fun for your guys...

And Berkner...Scott? was that Scott? a Homerun...? WOW!!!

what an awesome day for your sons!!!!

pam

berknewdad,
Tell Scott "Great Job" from D-Ruck and his dad for his "Bomb in the Ballpark". How fun is that? Thanks for the memories!

Congratulations Berkdad -- I saw your son's accomlades in the paper also. I'm sure this game was a special thrill for you -- and your sons deserve the lasting memories it created for them. The season's highlight, eh?

-PD

Pam, Southpaw Pop, P-Dad - thanks!

Southpaw Pop - is Dalton going to Burk this summer? Any updates regarding where he is going next year?

So, how do you go about getting a game there???Costs??? Advance billing??? Sounds like fun for the kids!!!

Heres what I heard which can be taken with a grain of salt. You commit to selling a thousand tickets that you pay 6,000 for up front. You can sell those tickets for face value (12.00) and you clear 6,000. Ticket gets you into the park that day and a ranger game during a specific date. There are four to choose from. Contact the Rangers on their website for more details. Its a partnership Hicks is working on to fill seats and build a fan base.

berknewdad,
I have sent you a personal e-mail.

Let's try this again. Electronic translation:
Berknerdad

That's cool. As a Berkner grad wish I'd have known as I would have arranged my schedule to go watch.

PISD did something similar at Roughriders facility in Frisco.