Two Games in One Day

A couple of things have happened that have resulted in me updating my April trip. And guess what, it just got more exciting.

Game 1: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Fenway Park, Yankees at Red Sox, 7:10 PM
I don’t know why I didn’t notice this game before, but it enables me to hit Boston on the same trip I’m going to cities close to it. That saves travel time and money for flights. And it’s the Yankees! I’m eyeing a non-stop on Delta.

I’ll need advice on where to stay. I’ll fly in to Logan in the afternoon and arrive about two hours before game time. I’ll likely leave Boston in the morning. So a hotel that gives me easy access to Fenway and Logan would be great.

Game 2: Friday, April 25, 2014
Nationals Park, Padres at Nationals, 7:05 PM
A flight to Reagan National would enable me to take metro to the game, but it looks like most flights from Boston go to Dulles. I anticipate arriving in late morning. That might be just as well. My cousin in Virginia is having a baby in April. I assume I’ll be right in time for a visit.

Game 3: Saturday, April 26, 2014
Camden Yards, Royals at Orioles, TBD
They haven’t set a time for this game yet, but since Camden Yards is a short train ride away from DC, this’ll work for a day or evening game. If it’s an evening game, I have a free day in either Washington or Baltimore. If it’s a day game, I’ll probably take the train to New York after the game and spend the night there.

Game 4 and 5: Sunday, April 27, 2014
Citi Field, Marlins at Mets, 1:10 PM
Yankee Stadium, Angels at Yankees, 8:05 PM
The jewel of the trip. Mets and Yankees in the same day! How many people can say they’ve done this? Not many, I’m guessing. My big question is whether my Yankee fan friends will join me for the Met game and whether my Met fan friends will go to the Yankees. What say you?

Game 6: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Citizens Bank Park, Mets at Phillies, 7:05 PM
From a trip planning standpoint, taking a day off goes against my whole philosophy about doing the most stadiums in the most affordable way in the least amount of time. This is my hometown, however. So I’ll spend two days visiting the family.

I should note that my beloved Phillies will be in Los Angeles April 21-24. Even though I went to Dodger Stadium last season, I’ll likely hit one of those dates for a repeat visit.