So it wasn't just me...

Just found this post at a blog called Core Contrarian through a Timber Rattlers Google alert. It confirms my thoughts that yesterday's game was a weird game. The proof...

1. The first batter of the game gets on base. The field umpire then takes his position on the infield grass which is the correct positioning for him with a runner on first base. The next batter hits a very hard shot which hits the field umpire in the......

2. A Lugnut player hits a very long high fly to left field which easily clears the fence but it is foul by about 3 or 4 feet. Kind of close but not really if you were watching it. The home plate umpire calls it a home run.

3. The Timber Rattlers have a runner on third base. I forget how many outs but it is not really important. The Lugnuts pitcher and the catcher get their signs crossed up and the pitcher throws a high slow lob for an intentional walk but the catcher never leaves his crouch so the ball went to the wall and the runner on third easily scores.

4. In the row behind the Timber Rattlers pen, there were a few teenagers who were insulting the players and then asking for baseballs. In my opinion, this is not a good strategy to get a ball but that is just me. I accompanied Skate Kid over there and advised him that we would sit in the first row but a good ways away from the teenagers. After a while, a young lady approached the bullpen and asked one of the players for a ball and he gave her one. She then gave it to Skate Kid and advised that she had a "special connection" to this player (I will keep him nameless) and she wanted Skate Kid to have a ball.

Those are the highlights. Go read the whole post to see what I left out.