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Michigan Baseball Stadium Voted One of the Most Beloved
Spring is here, and with it comes one of America's most beloved pastimes: watching baseball at a ballpark. Whether it's a major or minor league baseball game, attending a game in the spring, summer or fall can make for a super fun afternoon or evening. It's just a very American thing to go to a local ballpark, get some hot dogs or whatever ballpark food is your favorite and watch your favorite team duke it out against an opponent. Even for those who don't like baseball, there's so much fun stuff to do during a game, from people watching to checking out the team's merch to trying different foods. Long before spring, teams prep for the new season. Pitchers and catchers reported as early as Feb. 9 for spring training this season, so as they say, the early bird gets the worm. Now, the time has arrived, and it's baseball season, baby. Favorite Michigan Baseball Stadium Makes Best-Of Tally The experts at USA Today have released their roster of the best ballparks in America, as part of their 10 Best series. This series has experts picking spots for which to vote, and then readers voting for their favorites. In the feature, they note that if you're a baseball fan, you likely have a favorite MLB stadium, and that perhaps its "the one where your team plays, or maybe it's the one with the best views, food, or atmosphere." You might even like a baseball stadium where your favorite team doesn't play, because of one of these factors. The very first baseball stadium in the history of America was the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, which opened in 1887 and closed in 1938. It was the first home field of the Philadelphia Eagles. The oldest stadium that's still in existence, according to ESPN is Fenway Park where the Boston Red Sox, which opened more than a century ago, back in 1912. So, which spot from the state made the cut? It shouldn't be a surprise, because it's a super popular spot. Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, made the roster at No. 7 on the tally. Of the spot, USA Today states, "The Detroit Tigers started the new millennium with a new baseball stadium, which offers convenient access to public transit and is surrounded by great food and a bevy of entertainment." It's so great to see this very Michigan spot make the cut.