After a year of sports canceled, delayed or diminished, baseball got its big day in Wichita and did not disappoint.
People eating, drinking and tailgating downtown and in Delano on their way to the new stadium. Packed stands. Cheering, clapping fans. Ballpark food and Shocker shirts, hats and face coverings.
Riverfront Stadium made its debut, postponed a year by the pandemic, and Wichita State baseball, sunny weather and a 10-1 win over Houston turned Saturday's game into an event that the city's sports fans will treasure.
"Great atmosphere," said Ricky Lamb, a Wichita State alum.