by The Gimlet
Editor’s Note: One of the benefits to in-city living is our proximity to big attractions like major league baseball. We don’t always take advantage of these events (it usually takes out-of-town visitors to get us out and about) but we’re glad when we do.
On Friday September 26, I had arranged the Utah State University Alumni night at the Mariners. After the funeral we had just attended in Utah, we were lucky to even attend. This was to be Thing Two’s first baseball game. He was very excited to go with the big guys to the game. (Three cheap seats: $36)
We parked the car, arriving a bit early to get baseball caps (Three caps: $72) from the stadium store before the game. Thing One and Thing Two both enjoyed selecting their caps. We then found our seats, and bought some dinner (Hot dogs for Thing Two and me; and a hamburger for Thing One, with three drinks: $32.)
We enjoyed the first part of the game. The Mariners were behind 2 – 0, then tied it up. Then the Mariners were ahead 5 -2. The Oakland A’s then got the lead to 6-5. At four and one-half innings, Thing Two could not take anymore and wanted to go home. We made it past his age! (Kids are usually only able to watch as many innings as they are old.) As we drove home, we listened to the game on the radio. While we were driving, the Mariners took the lead with a 10 – 6 lead. In the morning I learned the final score was Mariners 10, A’s 8. The Mariners won! Considering that the Mariners have the distinction of being the first team in history with a payroll of over $100 million to loose 100 games in a season, getting to watch a win was a real treat.
I enjoyed sitting with my fellow Aggies (USU Alumni) at the game. But most importantly, the experience taking the boys to the game was priceless.
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