Snapshots...

Today’s spring training game featured the Texas Rangers hosting the San Francisco Giants. The Giants had a large following for a Monday game and it was close all the way but the Rangers ultimately prevailed 5 to 4. It’s fun when the Rangers win because they have one of the best victory songs (“...don’t mess with Texas...”). One of the advantages of working the games is you get to see the quiet before the game all the way through to the quiet after the game. I like watching the teams doing their warmup and batting practice before the gates open and then after the game seeing the grounds crew in action prepping the field for the next day's game. Tomorrow features our first night game with a 6:05 start and will see the Royals take on San Diego. The night games are a lot of fun down here as they probably are everywhere so I’m looking forward to the game.

It’s also nice to hear the National Anthem at the start of the game. I don’t know about you but the Anthem played at a baseball game seems somehow more meaningful than at a football or basketball game. At Surprise Stadium they highlight the local talent which is nice to see, and hear. Some of these folks have some real pipes. And so far, not a bended knee in sight. Anyway, here are some quick snapshots from today’s outing....