The park was planned in the same fashion as Jacobs Field in nearby Cleveland, with aspects in tribute to cavernous Forbes Field, Three Rivers' predecessor. The inclusion of restaurants around the park, including one just beyond left field, is intended to add to the atmosphere for those not fixated on the game. The most beautiful sight for players is likely to be the field. The Pirates return to a natural grass home surface for the first time since Forbes Field closed in the spring of 1970. Ball crossing line on ground in front of players' bench, or going over screen on railing of photographers' bench is considered to have gone into the bench.
Ball hitting facing of posts in dugout and remaining on playing field is in play.
Fair ball striking screen in front of right or left field bullpen is in play. Fair ball sticking in screen in front of right or left field bullpen is a ground rule double. Fair ball going through or under screen in front of right or left field bullpen is a ground rule double. Ball hitting any part of foul-line screen above top of outfield fence is a home run. Inc. All rights reserved.