#20. Turner Field, Home of the Atlanta Braves
Times visited: 1
Date: 8/3/02 vs. St. Louis (W: 6-1)
You know sometimes when you make a trip to the ballpark you go to see a certain player or two or maybe a team. My trip to Atlanta was planned about 2 months out. Thinking I would see maybe Greg Maddux or Tom Glavine be the starter, I get Jason Marquis. While a decent pitcher at times, not the same caliber at Maddux or Glavine.
Turner Field didn’t do a whole lot for me but I was very impressed that they appreciate their history. Turner is still relatively new but the previous stadium hasn’t been forgotten. Fulton County Stadium was the old Braves Stadium and there’s not a parking lot where it once stood. Except for one spot, the fence where Hank Aaron hit’s his 715th home run still stands and it’s a nice touch to leave up.
The staff at Turner Field also takes their National Anthem very seriously. Once it starts and you’re not in your seat, you’re not gonna get to your seat, they’ll block off your access until the anthem is over.
The game wasn’t much of a matchup. Thanks to a couple of home runs from Chipper Jones. John Smoltz did come out to close out the ninth.