Take me out to the ball game...

Last night Alex and I got to experience our very first baseball game together. I know most of you are saying; "I thought you didn't like baseball!" Last week a good friend of ours called and asked if I was interested in going to a ballgame with him and his son. I am always looking to experience new things and Alex has taken an interest in baseball so of course I said Yes.

The game was the New Britain Rockcats vs. the Binghamton Mets.

The weather here was beautiful in the morning and just about the time we were getting ready to leave the sky opened up and the thunder storms began. We kept a positive outlook and headed out to the game anyways. The lightning was quite spectacular and the boys were constantly gasping and after each flash of lightning the counting would begin in anticipation of the pending clap of thunder!

As you can see by the time we reached the stadium the storm had blown over and the sky cleared enough to allow the game to start. The pre-game ceremonies were conducted and it was quite refreshing to see all the local children get recognized and applauded for their efforts. Alex and I were both surprised at the amount of balls that went foul into the stands and over the stadium and into the parking lot - note: unless you have full glass coverage on your vehicle save yourself 2 dollars and go for the general parking! In the first inning of the game a Mets player broke his bat when he creamed the ball into center field, something I would never have expected to happen. Needless to say the Mets were destroying the Rockcats but thankfully for the home team the skies opened back up and the extensive lightning required that the game be stopped after only 2.5 innings.

Despite the short game and getting all wet, we all had a great evening and Alex and I will definitely go to another game and eventually drag the rest of the family along with us. It was an enjoyable Guy's night out which was ended after a hearty meal at Red Robins. Food, Fun, and lots of great conversation with friends and family what more could you ask for?