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Baseball is back in the Sacramento region, bringing with it the energy, traditions and expectations of a new season as the Athletics opened their second year in West Sacramento on Friday.
Fans packed the ballpark for Opening Day, embracing what many say is a hard-to-match atmosphere.
The A’s are again playing in their temporary home Sutter Health Park, a smaller ballpark that fans say has quickly become part of the experience.
“I just love coming to this place,” said Rick Justice, a fan.
“It’s kind of like spring training, you are very close to the field,” Robert Padilla said.
That close-up setting is helping make first-time experiences even more memorable for some fans.
“I am very excited,” Camden Miller said.
“This is like my first time going to a home opener,” Ezra said. “I really like the A’s and I saw A’s are one of my best teams.”
For others, Opening Day is rooted in tradition.
“We are excited just glad to be back and just to hear and root our team on for sure,” Jessica Moran said.
“It's been a family tradition forever and it's just been our team,” said Jafid Moran.
Some fans traveled hours to be there like the Miller family from Redding.
“I think just excited to be here,” Duane Miller said.
“I am just exciting to see some good baseball,” Jack Savage said.
Even with a new home ballpark, expectations for the season remain high.
“I think we got all the offense, I think the young guys are just warming up,” Josh Miller said.
“Hopefully that Jacob Wilson is going 82 for 82, 6 cycles, 44 home runs. Hopeful thinking,” Zachariah Castiaux said.
“We're going to challenge for a playoff spot, definitely,” Dennis Miguel said.
“I'm hoping for at least a .500 season… possibly making the wild card next year,” David Castiaux said.
“I think it's going to be a very fun year and we're going to kick their butts,” Kailey Platz said.
For some longtime fans, though, Opening Day also brings mixed emotions after the team’s move.
“This is our first game in Sacramento. As long time season ticket holders in Oakland, it just hurt too much last year,” Ryan Dennis said.
“I really miss Oakland,” said Brandon Dennis.
Whether it’s a first game or a decades-long tradition, fans say Opening Day still carries meaning.
“Having fun at the game,” Zoey Platz said.
The A’s return to the field Saturday, when the team will begin hosting “Sacramento Saturdays,” featuring locally themed giveaways during home games.
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Fans packed the ballpark for Opening Day, embracing what many say is a hard-to-match atmosphere.
The A’s are again playing in their temporary home Sutter Health Park, a smaller ballpark that fans say has quickly become part of the experience.
“I just love coming to this place,” said Rick Justice, a fan.
“It’s kind of like spring training, you are very close to the field,” Robert Padilla said.
That close-up setting is helping make first-time experiences even more memorable for some fans.
“I am very excited,” Camden Miller said.
“This is like my first time going to a home opener,” Ezra said. “I really like the A’s and I saw A’s are one of my best teams.”
For others, Opening Day is rooted in tradition.
“We are excited just glad to be back and just to hear and root our team on for sure,” Jessica Moran said.
“It's been a family tradition forever and it's just been our team,” said Jafid Moran.
Some fans traveled hours to be there like the Miller family from Redding.
“I think just excited to be here,” Duane Miller said.
“I am just exciting to see some good baseball,” Jack Savage said.
Even with a new home ballpark, expectations for the season remain high.
“I think we got all the offense, I think the young guys are just warming up,” Josh Miller said.
“Hopefully that Jacob Wilson is going 82 for 82, 6 cycles, 44 home runs. Hopeful thinking,” Zachariah Castiaux said.
“We're going to challenge for a playoff spot, definitely,” Dennis Miguel said.
“I'm hoping for at least a .500 season… possibly making the wild card next year,” David Castiaux said.
“I think it's going to be a very fun year and we're going to kick their butts,” Kailey Platz said.
For some longtime fans, though, Opening Day also brings mixed emotions after the team’s move.
“This is our first game in Sacramento. As long time season ticket holders in Oakland, it just hurt too much last year,” Ryan Dennis said.
“I really miss Oakland,” said Brandon Dennis.
Whether it’s a first game or a decades-long tradition, fans say Opening Day still carries meaning.
“Having fun at the game,” Zoey Platz said.
The A’s return to the field Saturday, when the team will begin hosting “Sacramento Saturdays,” featuring locally themed giveaways during home games.
WATCH MORE ON ABC10 |Sacramento Republic FC, Wilton Rancheria to build 20,000-seat stadium, drop phased expansion plan
Continue reading...
