First, I'm unsure if I should post this review on this page for the Tri-City baseball team or the Gesa Stadium page on Yelp. I'll post it here and rate the stadium experience on the Gesa Stadium page. So, I was assigned a work assignment that took me to Kennewick, Washington, for a client meeting. On Monday, July 1, I decided to visit Gesa Stadium for the game with the Tri-City Dust Devils versus Spokane. I am Deaf, and when I went to the ticket window, of course, I didn't expect the ticket agent to know American Sign Language (ASL), and I said, "I am Deaf. I need one ticket for tonight's game." Without hesitation, the ticket agent pulled out his phone and started typing. Within a few seconds, he pressed his phone against the window. It read, "Not a problem. Don't worry, I've got you." He made the experience easy for me, and I thanked him profusely. I wish I had taken the time to get his name.
Next, I visited their team store, which is small but the average size for most Single-A clubs. A few exceptions exist, but those teams are in heavily populated cities. Still, the Dust Devils have everything you need, from hats to shirts to lanyards--you name it. Most importantly, when I was there, Tammy was working in the store, and she was incredibly friendly and took the time to converse about the team's history and the different themes: Columbia River Rooster Tails and the Vinaròs de Tri-City.
That evening, the Dust Devils were very competitive and played their hearts out. They did, and that's precisely why I prefer Minor League Baseball (MILB) over Major League Baseball (MLB); it's not so much about teams with big budgets like the NY Yankees, LA Dodgers, etc; with MILB, it's more about the passion, love, and the need to make it to the next level of the game.
Finally, everyone at the stadium was welcoming, friendly, and devoted to their home team. It was the highlight of my trip. read more