A Day Among Tigers
Yesterday we heard from Alex and Susie that the Hanshin Tigers were playing the Bay Stars this weekend. Asako’s Dad has been a Hanshin fan since he was a little boy so we quickly called him to see if he was free today. Not only was he free but Asako’s mom was away this weekend so he was looking for stuff to do. “Perfect”, we thought so we went to buy tickets.
Only with Hanshin would the away team sell-out over the home team so we sat in the Bay Stars section and I found myself cheering for the home team in part because they were the underdogs and because there were plenty of Tigers fans around us (it seems we weren’t the only ones blocked out from the Hanshin side). Asako’s dad is a great sport and was happy to sit wherever.
Yesterday the Tigers won but today it was the Bay Stars turn to get in front and keep their lead. There were a few close innings with men on base (even loaded) at one point for the Tigers but they didn’t connect when the time was right and the local boys came out 4-2 with a win.
It did make for a good day out with Ojichama, Asako, the kids, and some serious sun. If anyone doubts whether summer is here or not, today was proof that it has arrived or is moments away.
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