Tonight the Angels evened the series with the Yankees at one game a piece. They took a while to start the scoring but they got it done in the end. The pitching and defense was there throughout the game and remains the keystone to the Angels’ success. Game 3 is on Friday and it will be a tough one. Randy Johnson has had great success against the Angels in the past. But for now, light up halo.
If anyone caught the end of the Angel’s playoff game against the Yankees you would have seen me on TV. This is a nationally televised broadcast (FOX)!
The outcome of the game wasn’t great but the experience was. Courtesy of Joey’s uncle we had amazing seats. The seats were right behind the visitor’s dugout.
We even caught a glimpse of a baseball legend, Reggie Jackson.
The Angel’s did lose the game but that just makes game two more exciting. I predict a Halo victory for game two.
San Diego is a great sports city. The people of San Diego are die-hard fans. The Chargers and the Padres enjoy some of the most loyal fans in all of professional sports. Last year the people of San Diego received a gift from the city, a new ballpark. Now the Chargers are still waiting for their new stadium, but I’m not here to talk about that.
I recently got a chance to visit Petco Park with Stefanie. We have a few photographs to share our experience.
When in Rome do as the Roman’s do. When trying to get to the stadium there are two modes of transportation. You can navigate the maze of one way streets and overpriced parking. Or you can take the trolley into the city. Stef and I opted for the trolley, and for $4.50 a piece you can ride the trolley into and out of the city.
Petco Park is more spacious than other ballparks that I have been to. The pavilion above the seats where concessions are sold makes the ballpark seem magnificent. The seats at Petco park are also very close to home plate. There isn’t a half mile between home plate and the backstop like at Dodger Stadium before they made the renovations.
When Petco Park was being conceived the designers believed that balls would not have a hard time leaving the stadium because the ballpark faces away from the ocean (winds would come from the ocean and blow balls out). After the stadium was complete they soon found out that it was one of the hardest ballparks to hit one out at. Here is the reason why…
Too much fog. Believe it or not I did see one home run hit at the game, even with the fog. Now, some people may have heard of the San Diego Chicken. I didn’t see the San Diego Chicken while I was at the game. But I did see what I believe is the chicken’s replacement. The San Diego Padre (Friar)? Here is a picture of the Friar dancing on top of the dugout. I think the chicken was better.
Overall the stadium was a great place to visit. I recommend it to anyone who has a chance of going. I leave you with a picture from the outfield.
Today we all witnessed the fall of one Shaquille O’Neal. I have been waiting for this day ever since he came out with disparaging comments against the Lakers organization and their fans. Before those comments were made I couldn’t help but root for the man who brought three championships to LA. But watching tonight I couldn’t help but grin when his awkward looking free throw attempts rattled in and out like they have so many times before. Shaq is a child. A child cannot help but make unintelligent remarks. Yes, he made unintelligent comments while he was here in LA, but never have his comments been aimed at the Laker fans.
Kobe can now breathe easy, something he hasn’t been able to do in a long time. All of the Laker miscues this season have been placed squarely on the shoulder of Mr. Bryant. Kobe can now get back to doing what he does best, playing ball.
I have come to accept the Patriots of football. In the past I have expressed my disappointment in their winning. I have offered my disgust in the way they seem to win big games in an anti-climactic matter, making the games no fun for the fan. But I can no longer find the energy to dismiss what the Patriots are doing.
The Patriots are one of the greatest football teams of our time. Everyone loved the high paced offense the Rams showed us, coming in the form of “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Why did people love the Rams? People love to see an offense that can pick apart a defense, any defense, in an outright manner. The Patriots don’t have that type of offense. The best weapon that the Patriots have on offense is Cory Dillon, and they didn’t have this weapon last year. He just increases their dominance.
The Patriots will win the super bowl. The Eagles have an explosive offensive tandem in McNabb and Owens. This tandem makes the Eagles offense exciting. But it won’t be enough. The Eagles best weapon is their defense. But this defense won’t be able to keep the Patriots out of range of a Vinatieri field goal. The Patriots love to win by a field goal and Vinatieri has the most points in the NFL this season.
Not even Chunky Soup can help you this time Donovan. Pats by 3 (will not cover the spread but will win a championship)
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