I went to the Reds game Sat night, it was awesome as we won 10-1. Brandon Clausen went 8 innings giving up 3 hits and 1 run and took a perfect game 4 1/3 innings. Some thoughts:
I've lost a lot of respect for Rich Aurilla. His whining about losing the short stop job is ridiculous when Felipe Lopez is one of the hottest hitters in baseball and is playing good defence as well. He's not a Larkin or Concepcion yet, but time may show he can fill those shoes well.
There was a really drunk guy at the game who thought he was Chris Farley incarnate. He was trying to get people to do the wave but we weren't interested as a Reds pitcher was throwing the game of his life. He finally shut up or was shut up after an inning.
Saw a grand slam tonight hit by Felipe Lopez. I believe that's the first Grand Slam I've seen in person though I could be wrong as I've been to hundreds of games in my life and 3 this year.
The former registrar of my college (Kentucky Wesleyan) sat behind me and one of my fraternity brothers(Sig Ep) at the game. Very small world.
Finally I refuse to buy ball park food as long as they are price gouging. Last week I paid 12.75 for my meal there. I had a 1/2 lb steakburger and fries. That was 7.75, not an outrageous price as that is about what I'd pay at a sports bar. Then I ordered a Large Mountain Dew. $4.50!!!!
That should be outlawed. I'm not much for government interfeering with the market but if that is not price gouging then nothing is. Say what you want about Marge Schott but when she was owner she kept prices reasonable, both for tickets and concessions. God bless her soul.
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