If you want to have fun at a baseball game, this is the group you want to have along. Wicket and Briar Rose took us to PNC Field for Waggin' Wednesday. The pups got in free and we got hot dogs for $1.
The ball game was good, with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders versus the visiting Syracuse Mets. A long first inning ended with the score tied at 2 apiece. The lead changed several times until the Railriders tied it up in the bottom of the ninth.
It had been four hours since the first pitch, and the cool, late spring air had dropped into the 50s, so it was understandable (not unforgivable) that many in attendance had left, including most of the dogs. The blankets we had brought to spread on the outfield lawns came in handy against the cold. We never made it to the lawn, because the left field picnic tables were open and we claimed one as our own.
At the end of the ninth inning, Briar couldn't get out of the stadium fast enough, and dragged me with her. I was able to relinquish her leash, however, and get back inside for the 10th. With one out and two on, including the designated base runner now at third, Rob Brantly ended the long game with a home run to right field.
Yogi said it. "It ain't over, 'til it's over."
Final: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders 10, Syracuse Mets 7.
Love you Uncle Don! It was a wonderful night full of fun, laughter, friends, family and baseball: all things you helped me learn about because of how you love us. It was so good to not only be here with you, but also be with you on Father’s Day. Thank you for always making the journey and the destination a blast!💕
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