Austin MLB: Low & Outside

## Austin MLB: Low & Outside — Orioles at Athletics

Friday, August 28, 2026 — 8:40 PM CDT Backspin Texas Sports Bar & Grill — 5000 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78745

### Overview

This game is Low & Outside because both teams suck. The Orioles are 63–67 and the Athletics are 50–80. MLB’s structure technically assigns “stakes” to this matchup, but Alan objects to that premise. When both clubs are this bad, the correct lane is Low & Outside — straightforward, unembellished, and free of any forced relevance.

### Broadcast

Gameday lists local-only feeds:

• Athletics — NBCSCA
• Orioles — MASN

### Probable Starting Pitchers

Both sides are currently TBD.

### Why Backspin

Backspin is the correct venue because the fans decide, not Alan. Among Austin venues that:

• subscribe to MLB Extra Innings, and
• stay open late enough to carry West Coast games to completion,

Backspin has the highest average attendance. Even after the night they said they’d be open and weren’t, the attendance rule still points to Backspin — and the rule governs venue selection.

### Event Plan

Arrive shortly before first pitch.

### Who Can Attend

All baseball fans are welcome.

### Host

Alan Feldstein — Austin MLB

### Location

Backspin Texas Sports Bar & Grill 5000 W Slaughter Ln Austin, TX 78745

### How to Find Us

Look for the Austin MLB tabletop sign.

| We’re locked in for Red Sox at Orioles!

Mark your calendars: Saturday, September 5, 2026, and we’ll be soaking up every pitch from Section 28, Row 22. Camden Yards is the backdrop, and we’ve got prime seats for an AL East showdown that promises fireworks.

Game Details:

Date & Time: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Why this game matters:
Two storied franchises, one iconic ballpark, and a late-season clash that could shake up the standings. Expect big bats, tight defense, and the kind of drama only September baseball delivers.

Section 28. Row 22. Right where the action is.

Missed out? Hope you enjoy the highlights—because we’ll be living them. 😉

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We’re heading to Fenway Park for a Friday-night matchup as the Chicago Cubs visit the Boston Red Sox late in the 2026 season.

Our seats
We’ll be in Field Box 43, Row M — a premium infield location in the home‑plate arc. These seats sit in the back row of the section, giving us elevated, unobstructed sightlines straight into the pitcher’s mound and batter’s box. The pedestrian walkway is directly behind us, so nothing blocks the view. It’s the kind of angle where you see the ball leave the pitcher’s hand and track it all the way in.
What to expect
A crisp, tradition-first Fenway Park experience from one of the best infield perspectives in the ballpark.
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