A friend's daughter was asked to sing our National Anthem at the Tacoma Rainiers game last night. So the boys and I were off to listen to Emily belt out a fantastic rendition in honor of our great country and take in a baseball game! It was their second game. Ever. Me on the other hand..... well, let's just say I lost count sometime around my freshman year in high school. Having grown up in an athletic minded household, receiving a hefty injection of the major American sports, I chose not to put so much emphasis on them while teaching my kids. Yes, athletics are important, but I prefer to focus on health, fitness, well-being and team building rather than refining specific skills. Anyway, it made for interesting conversation with the boys during the game. A few facts learned: They don't score points - they earn runs, they don't play periods - they're called innings, they (usually) play 9 - not play just UNTIL 9... P.M., shut down the lights and go home. And yes, the fans do get pretty serious about their baseball. Regardless, we had a great evening and the Rainiers won the game 6-5. In the 10th inning. Ending at 10:30 P.M.
Tacoma, Washington
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