Royals Win 6-5 (10 innings)
Kaufmann Stadium has its unique qualities, like the giant crown and water fountains. However, I have say the design is flawed in that almost all home runs go into the areas where fans can't get them. A home run ball is a great souvenir. We had great seats, and at a reasonable price. There were two types of fans at this game. The ones who came to see a game, and one who didn't care what was happening on the field. People were constantly moving to and from their seats at all times during the game. This growing trend really bugs me. Most people are not considerate enough to try to save a trip until between innings. A half-inning is not terribly long to wait before leaving your seat. A lot of fans left after the 8th inning which I didn't get. Anyone from the area try and fill me in on that one. The Royals were only down by 2 and did come back to win. Their loss.
The game was exciting because it was close and went to extra innings, but had its share of half-hearted defense and bonehead running mistakes. For professionals, these guys didn't seem to put much effort into their play. The game ended on a foul ball caught by Mo Vaughn, whom nonchalantly turned around and didn't react to the runner tagging up from third. He slid into home well ahead of the throw. The fans that were there to see the game were loud and very responsive; you get credit for that. For those of you who weren't watching the game, do us a favor and stay home.
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