Saturday: The A’s fell to the Royals in the 10th inning, 3-4.
The Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival was fun! A lovely day spent outside listening to blues. Quite nice. But of course, we went to see a particular band…
Friday: A’s over the Royals, 4-3. Another dramatic win in the 9th inning for the A’s. Yeehaw! 😀 In other A’s news, Carlos Peña has been traded to the Detroit Tigers. I’m bummed! I really liked Carlos. I’m still trying to figure it all out. We get pitcher Ted Lilly from the Yankees, as well as some minor leaguers. But I’m going to miss Carlos. Alas, no more “Carlos’ Corner.” I loved the peeks into the life of a major leaguer…
Baseball mourns Williams’ passing…
Vin Scully, the Hall of Fame voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, best put Williams’ legacies into perspective:
“It was typical of him to become a Marine Air Corps pilot and see action and almost get shot down. He was a remarkable American as well as a remarkable ballplayer. His passing so close to a national holiday seems part of a divine plan, so we can always remember him not only as a great player but also as a great patriot.”
THERE IS AN ‘A’ IN PARTY… At least, that’s what the glass says. 😉
For the 4th of July, we headed out to the ballpark for the Annual Bats, Balls and Beer Festival. Lots of beer, a free baseball cap, glimpses of A’s players off field (but still in uniform), and a thrilling game. Okay, so no pyrospectacular, but it was still a fantastic game.
“First pitch, 6:35.” (Right on time!)
Cory Lidle pitched a great game, but didn’t take credit for the win. The A’s ended up winning on the last play of the night. A two run single by Scott Hatteburg lifted the A’s to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. It was most exciting!
It’s always a day well spent if the day is spent at the ball park…
HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! 🙂 I hope everyone celebrates in a safe manner. Don’t go shooting your guns! Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Enjoy your free time with family and friends. Support your team and head out to the ballpark.
Wednesday: A’s fall to the Twins, 1-2. Mark Mulder pitched a complete game gem, striking out a career high 12 batters, yet he walked away with the loss. Alas! Read about his night here.
