Justin doesn't seem to share this passion with me, though he usually goes along to the games with me and puts on a good face. He mostly doesn't enjoy sitting outside in the heat for a three-plus hour game in the middle of summer in Texas. Also, he tends to feel sleepy after eating lots of food, which usually happens at the games we attend. Nothing beats a ballpark hot dog!
Luckily, the Rangers made it to the World Series this year. The games are much more interesting and happen to fall in October so the weather is AWESOME! My dad scored us some tickets to game four and we went with Krista and Collin.
Throughout the series I had my bear claw on the mantle, propped up on my upside down Yankees cup. When game four came around, we were ready!
The game was SO much fun - an experience we will remember forever!! There is something pretty special about 50,000 people swinging their rally towels and cheering; the crowd chanting Na-po-li in unison until he come out of the dugout to tip his hat; a standing ovation for Derek Holland after pitching 8 1/3 shutout innings... I want to go every year!!
I'm so happy my parents got to have an equally great experience at game five, even though the series didn't end with a championship for the Rangers. We had a great time watching the games with family and friends this year, whether at the ballpark or at Red Dog Right. I still love my Rangers!!
