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| - Tempe Diablo Stadium is the weakest of the East Valley spring training facilities, but that shouldn't deter you from coming here to enjoy a game. I've been to this park for both MLB preseason and NCAA Regionals, which are obviously two completely different experiences, most notably atmosphere and concessions.
The Angels games are lazy and pleasant, decent beer (although the selection is fairly boring), and drab food. The players ham it up and the aire is nonchalant.
When the Sun Devils are playing, the mood is intense, its scorching into the triple digits, most people were under the awnings, and there was no beer served.
Depending on which mood fits your personality, you will likely have a pretty good time as a result of the proximity of the stands to the field of play, the new(ish) berm in the outfield, the rapidly improving view of the city, and the tract of available shade.
Just don't go expecting Wrigley South or Fenway West. Hell, don't even expect Chase East.
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