Category: Dailies

Sunday in the South

Atl20.JPGSunday morning batting practice in Atlanta.  Today the Reds go for their first series sweep in Atlanta since July 2007.  Also, I have a 7-game road winning streak (games I have worked on the road) on the line today.

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Atl22.JPGThe 1972 Brave of the Year Award went to current Reds manager Dusty Baker.  Baker hit .321 with 17hr and 76rbi for the ’72 Braves.  This plaque hangs in the Turner Field press box, as it was awarded by the local press.

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Chick-fil-A is to Atlanta what Skyline Chili is to Cincinnati.  Even the cow does the “tomahawk chop” during rallies.  Unfortunately, I did not have time to get to The Varsity, I hear it’s pretty good.

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In the first inning of last night’s game, a foul ball hit by Braves catcher Brian McCann hit the wall behind the first row of the press box.  It hit two seats away from me and split between Reds director of media relations Rob Butcher and Hal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News.

-JM
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Hal McCoy Night set for September 16

The Cincinnati Reds and the Dayton Daily News will honor longtime beat writer Hal McCoy prior to the 7:10 p.m. game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, September 16.

McCoy, 68, is retiring following this season. He has covered the Reds for 37 years.

For that night’s game, fans can purchase tickets for half price in all non-premium seating areas by logging on to reds.com/halmccoy. The half-price tickets are compliments of the Dayton Daily News.

The longest-tenured baseball beat writer in the country, McCoy has worked for the Dayton Daily News for 46 years and is enshrined in the writers’ wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

He has won 47 state and national writing awards, including Ohio Sportswriter of the Year 10 times. McCoy also has covered University of Dayton basketball and football, the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500, every major golf tournament and the NBA. McCoy is a graduate of Kent State University.

-JM
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Home of the Braves

Atl1.JPGTurner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves.

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11 straight playoff appearances (1995-2005).  Amazing.

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Jim Day breaking it down on Reds Live.

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First pitch of game 1 of the series.  Take note of the extra large, high-definition scoreboard.  I don’t think I have seen a better one yet.  Pictures don’t do it justice, the clarity is unreal.

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The Atlanta Braves are “the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball.”  The Reds began in 1869 and operated through the 1879 season.  From 1880 through 1889, the Reds were expelled from the National League, in part for selling beer at their games.  They started up again in 1890 and have been active since.  Here is a list names that the Braves have gone by since their creation in 1871: Boston Red Stockings 1871-1882, Boston Beaneaters 1883-1906, Boston Doves 1907-1910, Boston Rustlers 1911, Boston Braves 1912-1935, Boston Bees 1936-1940, Boston Braves 1941-1952, Milwaukee Braves 1953-1965 and Atlanta Braves 1966-present.

-JM
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GABP behind-the-scenes tour

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, fans can take part in the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience at the Reds Hall of Fame and Great American Ball Park from 1-5 p.m.

The inaugural “Hall Access Baseball Experience” allows fans to meet George Foster and other Reds Hall of Famers, learn the ins and outs of baseball from the pros, and see areas of the ballpark normally off limits to the public.

The Hall Access Baseball Experience includes:

-Chance to hit in the indoor batting cages with Reds Hall of Famer George Foster providing batting tips
-Pitch from the mound in a Major League bullpen
-Tour of the Press Box and 700WLW radio booth
-Inside look at the Reds new HD scoreboard control room
-Tour of the visiting clubhouse
-Tour the Reds Hall of Fame and experience the Reds Hall of Fame audio tour, featuring the recollections of Pete Rose, Frank Robinson, Tony Perez and many other Reds greats

Pricing for Adults: $50 for non-members, $40 for Hall of Fame members

Pricing for Kids 12 and younger: $30 for non-members, $20 for Hall of Fame members

For more information and to register, visit www.reds.com/HOF or call the Reds Hall of Fame at (513) 765-7923.

-JM
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