Game #42-Boston Redsox

Boston Redsox vs. Cleveland Indians
August 2nd, 2011
Fenway Park

While on a business trip to Boston I was able to get in a Redsox game. The flight into the city was completely uneventful until the final 10 minutes when I noticed the heavy rainfall and numerous lightning bolts streaming from the skies. Considering my flight was scheduled to get in at 6pm and the game was at 7pm, I thought for sure it would be called due to weather conditions. But what the heck, let's give it the ole college try. If you have never driven in Boston it is nuts. The last time I was in this city the "Big Dig" was in full swing, now I was meandering through the underground highways trying not to get lost and also thankful I had cash for all the tolls. I managed to find parking and made a mad dash for the ballpark to be met by torrential downpours which did in fact delay the game...for 2 hours! But I made the best of it. Luckily I had my umbrella with me so I trolled around historic Fenway getting pics from every available angel (except the Green Monster, I was not allowed up without a ticket). Not only did I take a ton of cool pics, but I also bought a 100th anniversary brick for Fenway (this is my fifth brick and it states "Chris Costales from San Diego, it's wicked hot!"). Once it hit 9pm the rain finally let up and it was game on. I was able to stay for only a couple of innings because I had a client meeting the following morning, but I did manage to see a homer by Cleveland's Jason Kipnis in the first inning and then a couple of Redsox hits to bring in Kevin Youkilis in the second. The game ended in an exciting 9th inning where pinch runner Jarrod Saltalamacchia rounded the bases and managed to slide head first at home to get the 3-2 win. I wish I could have been there for the final play but it was still a good time to get to the oldest ballpark in the nation.

Quote of the day: For the first pitch of the game, randomly a pregnant lady was given the opportunity. But remember, there was a rain delay for two hours and what else is there to do as a fan (especially in Boston) than to drink. So as the super pregnant lady was on the mound a female behind me says in a thick Boston accent "It would be wicked cool if dat ladies watta broke on da mound". Classic...