On Thursday, we went to Maryvale to see the Brewers vs Athletics. This ballpark is about 10 miles from our house. We arrived at 11:30, as the Brewers were still taking batting practice. Parking was $6-yikes! But we got good seats in the 3rd row near the A’s dugout (well between home plate and dugout in the area of the on-deck circle, if they had one).
While we waited, we got to witness the team from XM Sirius radio (standing on the field, behind home plate) talking about the upcoming contest for about a half hour. One guy was so animated and impassioned during the discussion, we thought he was on the floor of Congress. It was kind of scary really. Just before Oakland arrived, they interviewed catcher Greg Zaun, who had lots of good things to say about the Brewers pitching staff. I think that he is new to the team. Randy Wolf was starting that day. He was really good--if rather short! The press guide says he is 5" 10" but I don't know.
Oakland arrived on a bus around 12:15--we could see the bus driver trying to park it in the area just above right field. Anyway, as for autographs, LOTS of A's players signed, and even posed for pictures. Some of the players got confused about which camera to look at, but they were very accommodating with great smiles!
Oh, and the Italian won the sausage race--my favorite!
The A's won the game 7-4.
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