After enjoying two Major League Cubs games, we headed to Des Moines to catch a Triple-A baseball game at Principal Park. This stop not only broke up the eight-hour drive home into two manageable segments but also marked my first visit to a Triple-A baseball stadium and only my fourth minor league ballpark. Unfortunately, the Iowa Cubs struggled, relinquishing a significant lead to the Indianapolis Indians, which they were unable to recover from.
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Road Trip 2024: Negro League Baseball Museum
On Saturday afternoon, we explored the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at 18th & Vine in Kansas City, a landmark dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its significant impact on social progress in America. Upon arrival, we found that many other Cubs fans, also in town for the series, had the same idea to visit the museum. We spent a few hours exploring the exhibits before heading to the second game of our Kansas City trip. Continue reading
Road Trip 2024 – Kansas City – Game 2
Game 2 of the Cubs vs. Royals series was a thrilling turnaround from the first game, showcasing a Cubs’ explosive offense that is rarely seen of late. With stellar pitching from Shota Imanaga and a clutch pinch-hit grand slam home run by Patrick Wisdom, the Cubs secured a 9-4 victory over the Royals. This exciting win was the perfect conclusion to our two games at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, making our visit truly memorable.
Road Trip 2024: Kansas City – Game 1
Our annual baseball road trip took us to Kansas City, where we watched the Cubs face the Royals for two games. We also visited the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and made a final stop in Iowa to see the Iowa Cubs play the Indianapolis Indians. Continue reading
