I went to the baseball game tonight. The Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers 11–2. Albert Pujols hit another towering blast over Big Mac Land. A few weeks ago he knocked out the I in the neon sign. I don’t think they plan to fix it this year. Pujols is leading Major League Baseball in the homerun department with 23 so far this year. That was his fifth in five games.
It was a good game and a great night for baseball. (This pic was taken in the top of the 9th.)
hope you had fun!
Jonco,
It was a great night for baseball over her in KC, too. And thanks for knockin’ off Detroit. The Royals need a LOT of help. Are you comin’ over here with the Cards this weekend. If you do, Saturday hang around Section 140 at the top of the aisle and say, “Hey, John” kinda loud. Of course, I’ve seen your pic here, so I’ll know it’s you and I can call out my buddies on ya! Seriously, tho, come on up and see the newer K– it’s pretty cool and it’d be great to shake your hand and say “THANKS” for this very superb site.
JohnC,
Actually, my brother lives in the KC area and had called me and told me he had an extra ticket to Sunday’s game (Royals vs Cardinals). But with it being Father’s day I thought I’d probably stay on the east coast of Missouri and spend it with my kids. Otherwise I’d probably have gone. Maybe next time. Thanks!
Jonco,
I’ll bring along my golden Bob Gibson ticket from last year if you do!
Jonco – Please tell me that the pic was not taken from your seat.
No Richard, We were walking around the stadium before we left. We were sitting in the first row behind the Cardinals bullpen. I just thought that was an interesting shot from behind the Fox Sports cameras.
And Happy Father’s Day to everyone!!!!!! Even you Mothers out there.
And what about that Pujols! Takin’ out the Mac sign one letter at a time. My son laments how he played high school baseball here in our backyard, ten miles away at Fort Osage High School. I think Albert’s the real deal. It sure is disappointing hearing about another transgression (Sosa), but maybe Pedro Martinez is right that these guys aren’t aware that they’re fouling. I dunno. Makes my lifetime mancrush on Roger Maris look better all the time.
I hate the Cardinals…but Pujols is an incredible talent. I believe he just recently was named the best active player in baseball according to Sporting News. Regardless, its always a good night for baseball no matter where you are. The new Cards stadium looks beautiful. Oh…and Go Reds!
Yep, I gotta get to a Royals game this year. I haven’t seen the new stadium just yet. Everyone says it’s nice. It just happens to be in town as well!
Hey Bill and Jonco,
You a Cowtown dude, Bill? The new K is really neat, especially for a family with younguns. A LOT more people this season and they open the gates to the “Outfield Experience” 3 hours before gametime. First coupla times (or maybe every time), you’ll need the time. They don’t let you to the old part til 2 hours before unless it’s just crammed. Revenue thing, ya know.
Jonco, Goin’ to the Royals/Cards tomorrow 3pm. They moved gametime up 3 hours for Fox nat’l broadcast. I read here today (the Star paper), that we WON’T avoid Pujols. Ha. We’ll see how long that lasts. Happy Fathers Day! It’s my 5 *&()$ th birthday, too. Happens every so often. I like to say, “yeah, it was a looong day for my mother. Y’know the Solstice.
Hope you enjoy the game… and your birthday. Go Cards!