Like Kristen posted after Saturday’s game, she and StephyJames sat in section 120. I sat with our favorite Indians fan Lindsey in section 108 behind the visitor’s dugout (I have to thank Lindsey here for inviting me to sit with her!). It was a nice change of pace because we don’t usually splurge on tickets or sit along the fist baseline. We were blessed again with great weather for baseball and a large than usual crowd at RFK. I was enjoying our 2 run lead for most of the game while my rival, Lindsey was itching for the Indians to rally. I also spent a good bit of the game chatting with a young Nat’s fan. We listened to Ryan Church’s batting song (Crazy Train), and he proceeded to tell me all I ever wanted to know about Ozzy Osborne. As Chief entered the game in the 9th, I was confident that the Nats could take the win, however, with these boys I know the game is never over till it’s over. My young friend couldn’t understand why I wasn’t celebrating the win already. He said hey it’s the 9th inning the Nats are up by 2, it’s in the bag. I just smiled shook my head and said, hey you never know. Chad got off to a rocky start, never really seeming to be “on.” Then Lindsey’s favorite Victor Martinez stepped up the plate. Lindsey was cheering for a big hit and I was cheering for a strike out. How very strange, her favorite facing my favorite! Oh how my heart ached when Martinez knocked one out of the park, the Indians scoring three runs. Lindsey was cheering and I was groaning…poor Chief!! I left the stadium with a bit of a heavy heart on Saturday, we were so close! However as Manny said, “Hey the sun will rise tomorrow.” The win on Sunday definitely helped ease the sting from Saturday night.

Despite the loss I had a great time at the game. Lindsey is a dedicated baseball fan also, so it is fun to exchange stories and knowledge together. She also gave me some great info on the Indians (I rarely get the opposing fan prospective). Last but not least I got some great pictures of our Nationals at work!

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