Need answer fast: MLB batting practice

The Game Room
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I’m taking my little brother (10) to his first Pirates game tonight. I plan on teaching him all the finer points, like where to park, what cool features PNC park has, how to haggle with a scalper, and all that fun stuff. I’m told that batting practice is the best time to catch a ball. There’s hardly anyone to compete with you, and every other ball is a home run/foul.

When do they do batting practice? The game is at 7:05, so when should I show up?

Anything else I should know?

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From the team web site:

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I hunted for an hour on that site looking for it! Just blind, I guess.

In that case, what else should I be sure to mention/teach to the little guy?

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The OP has been answered and the follow-up seems better suited for the Game Room. Moved from General Questions to the Game Room.

Gfactor
General Questions Moderator

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[QUOTE=IntelSoldier]
I hunted for an hour on that site looking for it! Just blind, I guess.

In that case, what else should I be sure to mention/teach to the little guy?
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How to keep score. That’s essential for kids, I’d say. Drop 5 bucks or whatever on the game program, and there’s usually a score sheet in there.

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[QUOTE=mshar253]
How to keep score. That’s essential for kids, I’d say. Drop 5 bucks or whatever on the game program, and there’s usually a score sheet in there.
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But that would require knowing how to keep score myself…

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Don’t worry about it. I’m sure someone will keep score.

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[QUOTE=IntelSoldier]
I hunted for an hour on that site looking for it! Just blind, I guess.

In that case, what else should I be sure to mention/teach to the little guy?
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Tell him to watch the movement of the umpires on any given play. That will indicate whether the guy making the call was in a good position to see the play. It’s an art form.

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Be sure to share your wisdom as to what he should put on his hot dog(s).

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Cute update: Pirates blew out the Padres, 9-1. Herrerra picked up his first MLB win. I picked up my first MLB baseball from Jason Bay during an inning warmup.

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First tell him to pick a better team to root for. Gah, the Pirates?