Once the Boston RedSox schedule was announced in March, I started looking forward to their LA visit to play against the Angels. The last game of the series happened to be on my B'day weekend and a spontaneous decision was made yesterday night to go for this game.
The Angels stadium was 1 hr+ drive north of San Diego and we left around 10:30. As we approached the stadium, it started raining and Sheila started complaining that this is not the perfect San Diego weather :) The girls and I wanted to be close to the action and I had bought "Field" tickets just 10 rows from the field between home plate and 1st base.
As we entered the stadium, it was raining and Sheila was livid with anger that there is no roof over our head :) She was yelling at me: "...next time, before you buy the tickets, you have to tell me where we are going to sit..." :) I had paid extra $$ to be close to the action and she wanted to sit under a pavilion, far away from the field :))
The girls are ready with their signs!!
Kevin Youkilis' unique stance, holding the bat horizontal above his head. "Big Papi" Ortiz on deck. We watched the first innings in soaking rain, covering our heads with whatever we have :)
Luckily, the rain stopped by 2nd innings.
In the stadium, there were more RedSox fans than Angels fans. This is not a surprise since RedSox have fans all over the world from the oldest to the youngest, including this little boy!!
Ex-San Diego hitter Adrian Gonzalez drove in couple of runs with this hit. By this time, all the rain clouds had passed away and it turned out to be Sunny & Hot. Sheila started complaining again: "...hey, it is getting too hot now.." :)
The game is just a small part of the whole electrifying atmosphere in the stadium, with guys selling Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Pizza, Snacks, Drinks and Ice cream ( yes, in the rain!!! ). And...watching people...always...interesting ;)
We were delighted to watch Carl Crawford, the 142 million $$$ man, hit his first home run of his first season with the RedSox.
Cheering Carl's home run hit!
Whenever, Youk came to bat we were all chanting and yelling "youk...youk...youk.." and for Ortiz, "papi...papi...papi". Swetha and Shreya (of course, and I) were thrilled to watch our favorite RedSox players up close and personal.
John Lackey, the starting pitcher did an outstanding job, pitching 8 scoreless innings :)
RedSox won 7-0, sweeping the Angels, winning all the 4 games @ LA.
After the win.
Both in 2005 and now we have watched RedSox play as a family and have won both the times. So, Swetha, Shreya and I have decided to drag Sheila with us to all the future RedSox games, rain or shine, snow or Sun :) :) :)
The fun part is, Sheila was relating the game to Cricket. Whenever foul balls went outside she screamed "Sixer...Sixer" :). When a player got thrown out at a base she was yelling "Run Out" :))
We are all looking forward to the RedSox-Angels playoff games in Oct. :))
The Angels stadium was 1 hr+ drive north of San Diego and we left around 10:30. As we approached the stadium, it started raining and Sheila started complaining that this is not the perfect San Diego weather :) The girls and I wanted to be close to the action and I had bought "Field" tickets just 10 rows from the field between home plate and 1st base.
As we entered the stadium, it was raining and Sheila was livid with anger that there is no roof over our head :) She was yelling at me: "...next time, before you buy the tickets, you have to tell me where we are going to sit..." :) I had paid extra $$ to be close to the action and she wanted to sit under a pavilion, far away from the field :))
The girls are ready with their signs!!
Kevin Youkilis' unique stance, holding the bat horizontal above his head. "Big Papi" Ortiz on deck. We watched the first innings in soaking rain, covering our heads with whatever we have :)
Luckily, the rain stopped by 2nd innings.
In the stadium, there were more RedSox fans than Angels fans. This is not a surprise since RedSox have fans all over the world from the oldest to the youngest, including this little boy!!
Ex-San Diego hitter Adrian Gonzalez drove in couple of runs with this hit. By this time, all the rain clouds had passed away and it turned out to be Sunny & Hot. Sheila started complaining again: "...hey, it is getting too hot now.." :)
We were delighted to watch Carl Crawford, the 142 million $$$ man, hit his first home run of his first season with the RedSox.
Cheering Carl's home run hit!
Whenever, Youk came to bat we were all chanting and yelling "youk...youk...youk.." and for Ortiz, "papi...papi...papi". Swetha and Shreya (of course, and I) were thrilled to watch our favorite RedSox players up close and personal.
John Lackey, the starting pitcher did an outstanding job, pitching 8 scoreless innings :)
RedSox won 7-0, sweeping the Angels, winning all the 4 games @ LA.
After the win.
The fun part is, Sheila was relating the game to Cricket. Whenever foul balls went outside she screamed "Sixer...Sixer" :). When a player got thrown out at a base she was yelling "Run Out" :))
We are all looking forward to the RedSox-Angels playoff games in Oct. :))
yup...it's true that I complained about the rain and sun beating down on my head...but...it was also ME that was cheering the loudest and holding up our Red Sox sign and dancing when the homerun was hit!! (so what if I screamed "sixer!!!")
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong if you screamed "sixer". It was so....cute :))
ReplyDeleteGreat pics!
ReplyDeleteLet me know when u take Sheila on a snowy day to red sox game :)
haha..only possibility for that is opening day game in Boston - early April :))
ReplyDelete4S looks like you guys had a blast; Photos make me want to go for a game; its too early - both the Cubs & White Sox suck, but just want to go for the atmosphere; Got to admit i started to like the Red Sox after the comeback win and the world series title against Yankees in 2004; Love Manny & Big Papi!
ReplyDeleteFuntastic; I dont blame Sheila for screaming in relation to cricket terms. We all grew up knowing cricket and there is no better way to connect and enjoy the baseball in our own terms. Yep, watching game losing or winning at stadium gives a different feeling. Can't wait for my Phillies game. I am eagerly looking forward for RedSox and Phillies in world series. Whenever Youk comes for bat, I laugh at his intimidating stand
ReplyDeleteRain or shine watching the game at stadium - Priceless!!!
@Siva
ReplyDeleteJoin the club....ah..actually, it is called "RedSox Nation"..so join the nation :)) U know that Manny has retired!!! By the way, the most inspiring sports comeback is the 0-3 comeback against the Yanks in '04.
@Di
If you buy me the RedSox-Phillies WS tickets, I will show up @Philly :))
@ Sundu
ReplyDeleteYou got it. If I get the WS tickets, you can join G for sure.