Creating the Ballpark Atmosphere

For a new twist on an old dog, use these Major League-city franks as role models.

• DENVER The Denver Dog comes hot off the roller grill at Coors Field and is topped with green chili sauce, shredded cheese, and jalapenos.
• ATLANTA Always a hit at Turner Field, the Georgia Dog takes on a regional accent with coleslaw and Vidalia onion relish.
• BOSTON The classic Fenway Frank is smothered in mustard and relish.

If you think "high and tight" refers to last year's pants, it's time to brush up your baseball slang.

• Baltimore Chop: A grounder that hits in front of or off home plate and hops over the infielder's head.
• Can of Corn: An easy catch by a fielder.
• Moon Shot: A very long, high home run.
• Closer: A team's late-inning relief pitcher.
• High and Tight: A pitch that's up in the strike zone and inside on a hitter. Also known as "up and in."
• Ribbie, Ribeye: Another way of saying RBI, run batted in.
• Yakker: Curve ball.

Baseball Lingo courtesy of Major League Baseball; mlb.com.