点评:The Round Rock Express is the Triple A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and boast an impressive stadium and facility. A recent visit to Austin and Round Rock included a night time game (great because the Texas summer temperatures dropped from 112 degrees to 102 degrees at gametime). Despite the still sweltering temperatures, there was a decent breeze and sitting over the 3rd base dugout kept us out of the setting sun. Unless you are a masochist, avoid the first base side of the stadium because the still setting sun will roast and blind you.
The food and drink selections are ample and both were well stocked for a game that was almost empty (a factor of the heat again). $2 Taco Tuesday night was great and the tacos more than respectable. Top that off with a $3 beer special and you couldn't go wrong. We found the concession staff to be amazingly friendly, outgoing, and accommodating. In fact, no where in Texas did we find a local who was unwelcoming.
Like most minor league operations, there is a balance between baseball and family fun activities. There seemed to be a good number of activities for the kids past the centerfield concourse. The between inning activities are entertaining and provided a mild respite from marginal baseball play. AAA baseball is fun to watch and the disparity between that level and the Big Leagues is dramatic. Nevertheless, the opportunity to see up and coming talent (and occasionally someone passing down through the ranks) offers an appreciation for how good a player has to be to make it and survive on a major league team.
In summary, the Round Rock Express Dell Diamond Stadium is a great venue with great people and will offer a very nice family outing. Check their website for special ticket offers and food discounts and save even more.
翻译:圆石快车 (Round Rock Express) 是德克萨斯游骑兵队 (Texas Rangers) 的 3A 附属球队,拥有令人印象深刻的体育场和设施。最近对奥斯汀和朗德罗克的访问包括一场夜间比赛(很棒,因为德克萨斯州夏季比赛时气温从 112 度降至 102 度)。尽管气温仍然闷热,但微风徐徐,坐在三垒防空洞上让我们避开了夕阳。除非你是一个受虐狂,否则请避开体育场的一垒侧,因为仍然落日会烤瞎你的眼睛。
食物和饮料的选择很充足,而且对于一场几乎空无一人的比赛来说,食物和饮料的储备都充足(这又是炎热的一个因素)。周二晚上 2 美元的炸玉米饼很棒,而且炸玉米饼非常美味。最重要的是 3 美元的特价啤酒,你不会出错的。我们发现特许经营的工作人员非常友好、外向、乐于助人。事实上,在德克萨斯州,我们没有发现任何一个不受欢迎的当地人。
与大多数小联盟的运作一样,棒球和家庭娱乐活动之间也有平衡。经过中场大厅后,孩子们似乎有很多活动。局间活动很有趣,为边缘棒球比赛提供了轻微的喘息机会。观看 AAA 棒球比赛很有趣,而且该级别与大联盟之间的差距是巨大的。尽管如此,看到后起之秀的机会(偶尔还有晋级的人)可以让我们了解一个球员必须有多优秀才能在大联盟球队中生存下来。
总而言之,Round Rock Express Dell Diamond Stadium 是一个很棒的场地,有很棒的人,并且将提供非常好的家庭郊游。查看他们的网站,了解特价机票优惠和食品折扣,并节省更多。