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Road Trip 2023: Minnesota

Pat with Target Field in backgroundFor the first time since 2019 we have a Cubs road trip in the books. Everything was great about this road trip with the exception of the Cubs pitching batting practice on Saturday and Sunday to the Twins.

Things looked promising after a come from behind win on Friday. Rain greeted us as I went to the game on Saturday with my great niece and her parents for her first Cubs game. Despite the loss we had a great time. Going into Sunday I did not think the score could get any worse – I was wrong.

Despite the lopsided losses I enjoyed the visit to Target Field. The stadium is situated between exit ramps for the expressway so finding parking was not that difficult. It did feel like the stadium was wedged into a valley. The inside of the stadium was nice with views of the improving skyline.

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Opening Day 2023

For the first time ever I was in Wrigleyville for Opening Day – even if I was not at the game. I ventured to Wrigleyville to celebrate Tommy’s upcoming wedding to Anna. The day started out early as we were in Wrigleyville well before Noon. After a quick breakfast we toured the exterior of the cathedral before we headed for some popular watering holes that included Sluggers Bar – where Tommy and Anna first met – before settling in at the Country Club Bar to watch the game. People were coming in all day to celebrate with Tommy and Anna and to enjoy a Cub victory. Continue reading

Spring Training 2023

For the first time I attended a Spring Training game. I was in Florida in March visiting some good friends and we attended the Toronto Blue Jays visiting the Baltimore Orioles at their Spring Home at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. It was a beautiful evening with a full house of fans with plenty of offense as the Orioles beat the Blue Jays 7 to 4. Continue reading

Cubs vs. Pirates – September 13, 2019

This was simply the best game of the season. Unfortunately, it was the last good game of the season. The Cubs dug a hole in the top of the first inning by giving up four runs only to come back with a five spot in the bottom of the inning. The Cubs went on to score 17 runs with Anthony Rizzo hitting a grand slam. This is the game that I will think about all winter. Continue reading

Cubs vs. Braves – June 24, 2019

Rain and a loss. Some days you just do not have it and this was one of those days. The Braves were in town and so were our Brave fan friends which made this loss a little harder. Despite the loss we had a great time with friends. The Cubs lost the game 8 to 3.

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Road Trip 2019: St. Louis

It finally happened – Tommy and I traveled into the belly of the beast – or what is commonly referred to as St. Louis. Only thing we wish was that the Cubs would have shown up. The Cubs lost both the games we attended and made us glad we were headed back to Chicago the next day for a game. Continue reading

Cubs vs. Phillies – May 22, 2019

After two cool evenings of baseball we finally reached Summer weather (on the most part). The Cubs took on the Phillies and spotted the Phillies three early runs before taking control of the game. Cole Hamels and Tyler Chatwood each pitched four innings before Steve Cisheck closed it out for a Cubs win. Continue reading

Cubs vs. Marlins – May 6, 2019

The unseasonably cool and damp weather might have been a precursor for the evening. The Cubs took an early lead against the Marlins only to have the bullpen give up the lead for my first Cubs loss of the season. Despite the weather and the loss we had a great time sitting in the bleachers.

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