For some odd reason, Lexy and I decided this year that a night game during the week was not crazy and completely doable. This 12 hour trip was definitely our most adventure-filled.
Here is the brief recap:
Drive to Arlington - uneventful
Dinner - also uneventful although Griffin and Zach were exposed to UF (ultimate fighting) and we now fear for the world
Game - it started off as quick moving, uneventful although incredibly muggy game with the Rangers winning. Then Pennington from the As launched a homerun to right field and we all sat and watched while the ball flew towards Zach and then then the guy sitting next to him stuck out his glove to catch it. Zach raised his hand believing that the ball would be his but then the fan tossed the ball back on to the field to the cheers of the crowd. Zach started to cry (of course) and then it started to rain. The kept playing for a bit but then we went in to rain delay, which for me was fairly fascinating to see how the grounds crew gets out there so quickly and covers the field.
When the game resumed we were treated to some serious Ranger fans treats. First since we were sitting next to the bullpen, Zach moved as close as he could get and eventually asked one of the pitchers for a ball (Darren Oliver was happy to oblige) and that made Zach's night. Then Rangers closer Neftali Feliz came out on the field in front of us to warm up between innings before closing out the game.
We survied the drive home. I am not sure how Bill and Rick managed to stay awake but they got us all home safely and we all made it through Wednesday in our zombie-like states. And of course, I am sure Lexy and I won't hesitate to get weekday night tickets again next year!
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