Marlins Win 9-7
Dolphin Stadium, formerly known under many different monikers, is a great place to watch a ball game. It's too bad not many people did. If it weren't for a few thousand screaming kids there for "Day Camp Day," the actual attendance would have been well under 10,000. By far these were the best seats we have had, and probably will ever have. They gave us a great new perspective on watching baseball. We sat as close to the field as a fan can get without being on it. This meant we had to pay close attention for a screaming foul ball; none came. Worth a mention, is that I was not able to buy my usual souvenir on this portion of the quest. It appears that the souvenir stands and pro shop must close as soon as the game is done. It's hard to make that extra revenue if you aren't open to the fans.
The game started off hot with Marlin's pitcher Scott Olsen striking out the first five batters he faced. He finished the game with a respectable 10 strikeouts and the win. The Marlins took advantage of many Pirate miscues to jump out to a big lead. They almost gave that lead away in the 8th as Dan Uggla lost a ball in the Sun and kept an inning alive. The Marlins staved off a sweep by the Pirates. Hats off to the few thousand kids coming for Day Camp Day. They cheered, chanted and watched the game closely! That was great to see.
2 comments:
What is the usual souvenir you get when you travel to the stadiums? Or is it just something that catches the eye? Do you think the Pirates in town had anything to do with attendance? What was the heat factor? Did you walk around the stadium and if so what did you think?
i actually came up with a film/book idea similar to the scenario you guys are going through. i'd be curious if you're documenting what is happening and if you had a similar plan when its all said and done. hit me up, justark@fordham.edu if you dont mind, i'd be interested to hear your ambitions.
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