So how's that for a way to open the season? Four consecutive days' worth of games - snowed out. That's what happened in Cleveland over the weekend as baseball fans there had to deal with cold, wintry weather instead of enjoying days (and nights) at the ballpark.
After the Indians' home opener vs. Seattle was called off in the top of the fifth inning due to heavy snow last Friday, the teams attempted to play doubleheaders on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, all to no avail.
And now, get this: the Tribe will be going to Milwaukee to play a "home" series vs. the Los Angeles Angels due to forecasts for continued inclement weather in Ohio. A three-game set will be played at Miller Park, the NL Brewers' domed home, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Interestingly, this marks only the second time since 1961 that a major league game was forced to move games to a new location. The first time it occurred was Sept. 13-14, 2004, when the Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins moved their scheduled series from Miami to U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago to avoid Hurricane Ivan.
The asking price for tickets to each Indians-Angels game is $10. If you're a baseball fan in Milwaukee, it's a great deal. If you're an Indians fan, you're probably growling like a Snow Bumble. But take heart, Cleveland fans, you still have some 70-some chances to make it out to Jacobs Field this season, including Home Opener-Take 2 vs. the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
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