Continuing on the start of the baseball season – because it is still fresh and new, and it is much more pleasant than other things going on.
Opening day. This is always a special day – full house and lots of friends that stop by. I also got my second baseball hit from home base during batting practice. (First catch here). Unlike the first one, this one hit in the row behind me, ping-ponged around the seats, rolled down the row behind me and dropped by my feet. I picked it up. Now I did beat somebody diving in from my side to the ball – but it was there – for me. [I later gave it to a workmate’s 4 year old daughter. They had come to visit our seats to see if they could get a ball – and they did. It was fun.]
I almost got a second one, tossed up by Coco Crisp. Only I wasn’t watching him, and Carl got it. Coco Crisp has a hurt hand and throws with his off hand – I don’t know if this impacted his throw – but he came back a few minutes later and apologized to me. He said it was good I had a mitt – shows I came prepared. Kind of funny. I didn’t think anything of it when I realized the ball was coming my way – just a toss up.
Randy Johnson threw out the first pitch – thunderous applause, and then five Mariners from the 95 season gathered on the mound – Randy Johnson, Edgar Martinez, Jay Buhner, Dan Wilson (Randy’s catcher) and Ken Griffey Jr – the only one still playing.
Then the first home game was underway – and it went. The A’s won – but still nice to see everyone.
Carl and I both went to the second game. Many fewer people in the stands. But the Mariners won – 3-0. I have been keeping score, which helps me remember who the newer players are. Weather was a bit chilly – blanket chilly for me. Nobody else in our group seemed to mind the chill.
Game 3 was Carl on his own, or rather with 3 other buddies. Mariners win again 4-2. I slept in a nice warm bed.
Day off and then tomorrow once more to the game. Expecting a huge crowd.
3 down, 78 to go – and then On to the Playoffs. (Ok, so it is a little early for that.)
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