STAN!

Roll call: Scott Magner, STAN!, Texas Rangers, Raul Ibanez

Final Score: Rangers 2, Mariners 4: Roof = open.

I managed to talk STAN! into coming out to the ballpark, and hooked him but good. the game was good, although leaving the ballpark was much harder than getting there. parking is a nightmare, even with the new freeway onramp built right next to the stadium.

He carried the tale of Mariners victory deepinto the wilds of Texas, and we had a good chat regarding baseball in general.

One of the primary reasons I went for two seats this year was to talk baseball (history, current, trivia, etc.) with my friends. STAN! is a master of such things, having rooted for the Mets his whole life.

Sad, I know.

Eric Strand and Clan Strand were also at the game, and called to harass us during the afternoon.

Today’s game also marks the start of my very personal relationship with Raul Ibanez home runs. I mention how nice it would be if raul would jack one into the next section over, and he obliges. What a guy.

Record= Scott 2-3, STAN! 1-0 Eric 1-1