Walk Off!

As the ball sailed over Nolan Reimold's head, the entire stadium stood up and cheered for Adam Lind. The Jays finally won a game. The whole team jumped onto the field. For a moment there, it did feel like we were back in 1993.

I was sitting in the upper deck for this one, in the first row, hoping that a foul ball would somehow come my way. It didn't, but it was nice to be with the other 28 000 fans reveling in a much needed celebration.

When I walked into the stadium, it was sunny. There was no action out on the field. I was disappointed. But about 15 minutes later, the Orioles started taking their BP hacks. During the course of BP, I got O's pitching coach Rick Kranitz to toss a ball up from the bullpen. It was a homer that landed there earlier. I had another shot at a ball when a homer hit the seats and bounced one row behind me. There was a three man scramble, and I lost. Nonetheless, I was happy to have my 10th career Major League baseball in tow.

With the threat of rain looming for the afternoon, the roof on the Rogers Centre closed during the 5th inning. The game itself, great. Brian Roberts injured his ankle on a foul ball. Brett Cecil strained his knee chasing a bunt. O's manager Dave Trembley had a heated argument with home plate umpire Cedarstrom but kept his seat in the dugout. Rios hit a bomb. And Adam Lind put the icing on the cake.

Great day to be at the ballpark!

-D