Thursday Thirteen: June 29, 2006
before i am completely remiss two weeks in a row, i must thank my wonderful friend Michelle for my very own Thursday Thirteen banner. =)
1. the unmistakable sound of a bat on a ball launched into the upper deck. even when it's not my team (though i prefer when it is), there is just something about that sound that is musical...
2. the roar of the crowd at Fenway when welcoming back former team members--whether active in another organization or retired from The Game--as long as they don't arrive on a bus bought by anyone with the name Steinbrenner.
3. precision infielding. the perfectly turned double play. fluid. effortless. lightning speed. it's a beautiful sight if you stop to appreciate it.
4. the rare game where Wakefield's knuckleball is on target, rendering him unhittable. the propensity of the knuckleball to be fickle & unpredictable is both its strength & its weakness. there are often good at-bats and good innings but the good *game* is incredible.
5. pitchers' duels.
6. a cannon-arm release from a catcher picking off a runner's attempt to steal second base. there is such accuracy required. cat-like reflexes involved. hard throw up the middle. a pitcher you need to avoid hitting standing between home plate & the target.
7. closers that shut. it. down. even when you're facing one, you know what you're witnessing is something extraordinary.
8. Red Sox - Yankees games. these match ups are WAY more than just the hype. they are electric!
9. outfielders showing above-and-beyond effort to snatch long balls back from over the wall.
10. 2 outs. bottom of the ninth. go ahead run at the plate. STRIKE THREE! that kind of adrenaline rush is unmatchable with the game on the line. even if you lose, everyone is watching that last pitch as if in a state of suspended animation.
11. the excitement of a late inning rally.
12. seeing players who understand the importance of "wearing their socks right".
13. Red Sox jubilation in conversation. or commiseration if we must.
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8 with their own thoughts:
Yes to them all, but #12 especially. I think there have been less red hoisery showing this season... Trot used to, Millar always did, Cabrera sometimes did, too. The only consistent one is Varitek now. hmmmm... maybe the rest of them have chicken legs.
Aaaahhhh - a great list for a GREAT game!!!
Grew up a Red Sox fan and got to go to Fenway to see them in action when I was a kid. Then we moved away. I'd love to get out there again someday!
We're bigger football fans than baseball fans, but I can identify with some of these! We have a minor league team here in our town, and I do love going to those games. Something about baseball and summertime, isn't it?!
Great T13, love your special banner too!
Yay for baseball! fun game.
I love your picture at the top also, very cool.
i personally like the food at games :)
Hi Dawn!
Just snooping around to see how things are going... Looks like you're fully into another season of sports. Great fun! Yes, those of us in Houston are struggling to remain positive with the Stro's... not such a good season lately. Oh well. My sister and her bunch had a great time at WDW - thanks for the tips!!
Take care and have a good summer,
Lesa
Baseball is fun. I am more of a football person myself. Sports are just so great! A good diversion from the every day life! Neat stuff! My list is up!
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