Posted on: June 5, 2010 by admin
2010 seems to be the year for perfect games. Two have been thrown thus far. One was almost to be the other night for a Detroit Tiger pitcher. In a pitcher’s worst nightmare, he made it to the 9th, had 2 outs, and a ground ball was it that pulled the first baseman to the bag. The pitcher made a great play covering the bag, caught the ball and stepped on the base before the runner got there. But it turns out that the umpire did not see it that way. He saw it that the runner was safe. Certainly the unwritten rule in baseball is that the tie goes to the runner. But in this case there was no tie as the umpire simply just blew the call. Blown calls happen; they are a fact and evidence that we are all human. This blown call happened to have much more serious consequences though. And with no instant replay for calls like this, the call stood. Don’t feel too bad for the pitcher; it seems people felt sorry for him enough that the team and Chevrolet gave him a new convertible Vette.
Posted on: June 2, 2010 by admin
Throwing out the first pitch at a MLB baseball game is a time honored tradition. This has been done for the longest time at games throughout history. Sometimes a celebrity may throw it out or a local towns person, you just never know. It is always great to see the excitement on their face as they wind up and launch the ball towards home plate.
Of course some make it, but most do not. Maybe if they would have warmed up some before the game. You never would expect a pitcher to go out to the mound with no warm up pitches. Either way, it can be nice to see who is throwing out the first pitch at the game.
Posted on: May 26, 2010 by admin
A baseball game is a baseball game. No matter where you sit, the noises, the smells and the overall atmosphere during the game can be experienced no matter where your seats are. If you cannot afford the pricier seats, then consider getting the cheaper seats. Many people love sitting in the outfield and viewing the game. Kids especially can appreciate sitting just about anywhere just as long as they get to take in a game. Certainly for some the cheap seats may be not as much of a thrill as enjoying some box seats or sitting near the team dugouts. Sure these seats can be great and bring a different experience to watching the game, but so can the outfield seats.
So if you are short on funds and the park allows you to bring your own snacks (call ahead first), then consider heading to the game and grabbing some cheaper seats. Do not forget that some stadiums charge quite a bit to park though. So keep some extra money in your wallets just in case. You never know when the urge for some concession goodies may be something you end up splurging on. If that is the case, then the cheaper seats may be your best option any time you head to a game.
Posted on: May 25, 2010 by admin
Many of us from little league, through high school and beyond always used to stop before the game and sing the national anthem. In a country that seems to be changing, these MLB players would not have a place to play and the salaries they do if it were not for their freedoms here. It would also not be possible if it were not for the thousands of men and women that gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy currently. If everyone’s hearts are in it, then what a salute to a place where this can all happen freely.
So the next time you’re at a ball game, consider during the song what it means to be free and to be able to enjoy the things you love like watching someone play ball.