The Elwood wasn't too busy so we stopped there for lunch. The Elwood used to be at the corner of Elizabeth and Woodward but was moved over a couple blocks when they were building the new ballpark. It is a cool diner and we quickly finished our lunch and headed out with the crowds toward the stadium.
Wes with a happy face.
Our seats were right by the field and there were lots of kids hanging out there hoping for autographs. There were even a couple of women who were hoping to get Alex Avila's autograph and jokingly saying they were Alex's wife. Unfortunately, Alex had the day off so they were disappointed.
We were on the way to the bullpen so got to see the pitchers up close. This is Fister stretching out before the game.
The game was on 09/11 so there were hundreds of police, fire, border patrol, and other emergency personnel from all over the state that proudly marched around the stadium. It was very heart wrenching to remember that horrible day.
Pitchers headed for the bullpen. We were right next to the wall out past third base. It was a great game and at the end of the 8th inning the score was 2-1. Fister was awesome and Benoit relieved him for the 8th inning.
Here comes Papa Grande out to save the day! A big roar went up in the crowd when he headed out of the bullpen. It was like a bullfighter coming out. He is so full of himself but deservedly so.
On our way back to the car we noticed on the top of GM headquarters, the sign changed to read "9/11 Never forget" We're so lucky to live in this country. We sure do have our problems and sometimes I get really depressed about where we might be headed. But I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
