The Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, the Tacoma Rainiers are currently flailing bats and flashing leather in defense of their 2010 Pacific Coast League championship. Perched in cozy seats between sections A and P of the recently renovated Cheney Stadium, sandlot enthusiasts enjoy close-up views as players turn dazzling double plays, lay out for deep fly balls, and blow bubblegum bubbles in the shapes of U.S. Senate members. Tacoma’s major offensive contributors this year include the notoriously powerful Wily Mo Pena and center fielder Trayvon Robinson, who has amassed 26 home runs to go along with zero errors. Immerse yourself in a leisurely evening at the park while chomping on a meal that includes a hot dog, soda, and bag of chips, and use your limited-edition Tacoma Rainiers hat to catch wayward foul balls or to shoo off pesky microphones desperate for your game commentary.
