"14"^^ . "2018-03-01T00:00:00"^^ . . "9"^^ . "5"^^ . "18"^^ . . "What's not to love about Wrigleyville West?\n\nAs a lifelong Chicagoan (save for 6 months, when, ironically, I lived in nearby Scottsdale), attending a Cubs' Spring Training game was an absolute must-do on a trip to AZ. In fact, we scheduled our trip around the game.\n\nIt certainly felt like \"home.\" From the rabid fans, Chicago-centric food, nearby streets Clark, Waveland, and Sheffield, and a come-from-behind flurry of RBI's from the home team to tie the game in the 9th, this place has it all, whether you're a ride-or-die, or a more casual fan.\n\nSeats are pretty cheap, at least compared to Wrigley Field, and if you're lucky, you can buy a lawn seat for a song, and then mosey around to find a better seat. Chances are you won't be stopped if you look like you belong.\n\nCubs of yore are there selling balls, jerseys, and keepsakes available to autograph. We purchased a baseball and got a pic with Fergie Jenkins, who played with the Cubs twice ('66-'73, and '82-'83). He's a cool cat. I was also pleased to see Bill Buckner, who I remember well from the 80s.\n\nThe only bummer about Spring Training is that when the 9th inning is over, it's really over. The Cubs fought back from being down 9-2 to tie it, and I would have loved to have seen them get the \"W.\" Alas, in Spring Training, there is nothing at stake since the games do not officially count in the standings.\n\nIf you're a baseball or Cubs fan, this is fun and inexpensive way to enjoy a game."^^ . .