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Tribe fans should bring their game face and an appetite to Progressive Field this season.

The ballpark has partnered with the Food Network to offer delicious menu options from a hot dog and sausage bar, to beer can chicken and buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese.

“My favorite new thing is the beer can chicken,” Jame Major said, executive chef at Progressive Field. “We’re doing our 'apps' store, which we do just about anything you can think of fried.”


Here’s a taste of what to expect:



No matter what happens on the field, the Cleveland Indians hope that anything you choose is a homerun.

What’s your favorite ballpark snack? Share with us in the comments below!
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