9-12-09 Progressive Field

Unfortunately, I missed the entire 3 game series at PNC Park vs the Cubs earlier this week.  Monday it rained, so I stayed home.  Tuesday, I had to coach, and wouldn’t have been able to get to the game until 7.  Wednesday’s game was an afternoon game, and I had to work.

Not wanting to get completely shut out in Week 23, I made the two hour drive to Cleveland today.

I got there early enough so that I would be first in line. 

It would be twenty minutes before anyone else showed up.  While waiting, I ran into a ballhawk named Dennis from New York.  He was on a 10 ballpark tour, and was familiar with other ballhawks such as Zack Hample, District Boy, and Greg Barasch.  We talked up until the gates opened. 

When the gates did open, I ran in to search for Easter Eggs.  Usually there are a bunch, but the Indians didn’t hit early, so there was nothing.  After an exhaustive search, I did find ball #1 several rows back in the section closest to the Indians bullpen.

I then turned my attention the Indians batting practice.

Eventually, the bullpen coaches and a cop got the squirrel to go into the Indians bullpen, and slammed the door shut.  What is it with Cleveland and animal problems (remember those seagulls that cost the Royals a game a couple months ago
?)

I didn’t stay for the game, and left, satisfied with my six snags on the day.

Today’s baseballs:

Sweet spots: