Monday, July 30, 2007

Los Angeles Angels v Seattle Mariners

What would be the point in traveling all the way to Seattle if we didn't get to a ballgame? (Hey. I've got my priorities.)

Ian and I went to Safeco Field with Mike and Jeff to watch the Angels try to take on the Mariners on a beautifully clear, slightly cool Monday evening. (The temperature was only in the 70s.) The Angels lost, of course. Ichiro was phenominal as usual, at the top of his game in the field and coming through with key hits while Batista pitched seven shutout innings. And JJ Putz closed, finishing off the Angels in the top of the ninth with just six pitches. What a great time!

2 beers, 1 Pepsi, 1 Gatorade and a bag of peanuts, $27.00 (cash only, please).
Watching Ichiro throw a bullet from center field to rob the opposing team of a sacrifice fly, Priceless.

I just love this game.

(Photo compliments of Michael Tabor, 7/30/07)
Here is a link to my nephew Jeff's blog for more pics at the game, including an excellent shot of Ian attempting to get a peanut out of its shell: http://jeffrey-tabor.blogspot.com/2007/07/baseball-game.html