sports - may 2013

Brewers face division rivals, AL teams in May

AFTER A SLOW START, the Milwaukee Brewers picked up the pace during the first month of the season and seem ready for division rivals and American League teams visiting Miller Park in May.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates, rivals of the Brewers in the National League’s Central Division, are here this month. And interleague play begins with both the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins visiting Miller Park.

Fans know every game will be played at Miller Park, thanks to the retractable roof. One of the most fan-friendly stadiums in the Major Leagues, Miller Park offers an enjoyable experience for young and old.

For tickets, visit Brewers.com. If games are sold out or prime locations are desired, visit TheTicketKing.com.

Upcoming home games:
May 1 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:10 p.m.
May 2 vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:10 p.m.
May 3 vs. St. Louis, 7:10 p.m.
May 4 vs. St. Louis, 3:05 p.m.
May 5 vs. St. Louis, 1:10 p.m.
May 7 vs. Texas Rangers, 7:10 p.m.
May 8 vs. Texas, 7:10 p.m.
May 20 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.
May 21 vs. Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m.
May 22 vs. Los Angeles, 12:10 p.m.
May 24 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m.
May 25 vs. Pittsburgh, 3:10 p.m.
May 26 vs. Pittsburgh, 1:10 p.m.
May 27 vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:10 p.m.
May 28 vs. Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Tips for fans headed to Miller Park to watch Brewers

MILWAUKEE’S Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, is rated as one of the best in baseball by sportswriters and sportscasters and by fans.

But unlike some Major League stadiums, it is a few minutes driving time from downtown and not within walking distance of major hotels.

Here are a few tips for first-time visitors and even returning fans:

Leave the driving to others
Many hotels and restaurants in downtown Milwaukee and surrounding communities provide shuttles to and from home games.

Two of the most popular downtown Milwaukee shuttles depart from The Milwaukee Brat House, 1013 N. Old World 3rd St., and Trinity•Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Ave. Both of the restaurants provide free shuttles to all home games and are well worth a stop before and after.

Closer to Miller Park is a restaurant that has been shuttling fans to Brewers games since the team arrived in town and played in the old County Stadium. Saz’s State House at 5539 W. State St. is close enough to the stadium to provide a quick getaway for fans in a hurry to return home or to their hotel. Many fans, however, linger at Saz’s to replay the action.

Avoid traffic backups, take Canal Street
While most drivers arrive at Miller Park via exits from I-94, savvy fans have learned to slip in smoothly by using Canal Street.

Best known as the location of Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Canal Street is reached by driving south from downtown on N. 6th Street. Turn west on Canal Street at the Harley-Davidson Museum for a quick and easy entry into the Miller Park lot.

For the best seats
You can expect many sold-out games this season at Miller Park. But choice seats can still be had if you check TheTicketKing.com or visit the respected Milwaukee-based ticket company at 751 N. Broadway.