I took Dad to his last game at Shea Stadium back in September and I promised to take him and Mom to their first game at Citi Field. That originally was supposed to be the exhibition game against the Red Sox in April, but Dad was unfortunately recovering from a medical procedure and could not make it. As time moved on, I could tell Dad was itching to go.
Hi-C bought me 2 tickets for Mets-Phillies June 10. A week before, my cousin
1) That’s two straight games where I had a VERY quick drive to the ballpark. It’s scaring me. In fact, I better go check the traffic right now to make sure I’m good for tonight’s game.
2) As we got to the parking lot, a Phillies fan held up traffic to ask the lot attendant for what seemed like directions. Seriously dude? Get out.
3) I took Dad through the Rotunda. “They really got it right,” he said.
4) GOD I hate Phillies fans. Five of them ride up the escalator holding up 2008 flags. It just goes to show how EMPTY Phillies fans’ lives are.
5) Oh yeah, someone’s getting thrown out tonight.
6) Just texted Hi-C: “Good GOD i hate phillies fans. They’re pissing me off already. Lowlife useless scumbags. Go back to you piece of $hit city.” Her response, “Wow.” (Seriously, was anything I said factually incorrect? No.
7) If Hi-C got the PG-13 version, Mike got the Unrated Director’s cut.
8) This place is packed. I’ve only been to a few games, but I’ve never seen it like this. I like it.
9) You know what else I like? Tiger Beer. Available at Big Apple Brews.
10) Our bartender’s name is Shenequa. Inside joke between me and my sister.
11) She carded Dad. It made him smile.
12) Poor Shenequa did not get a tip from us though. She deserved one, we just didn’t have any singles. I’ll have to tip her double tonight.
13) I just made a promise to Hi-C not to heckle female fans. Like I would anyway. I mean seriously, would I or anyone I know heckle a female fan, especially to the point of tears? (Sudden hush comes over the crowd as somewhere Danny Wo laughs.)
14) On the bridge, we bumped into a grammar school and high school buddy of mine and huge Mets fan, Riggs. We exchanged our pleasantries about the new ballpark. I really do know people wherever I go.
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16) As Shane Victorino leads off the ballgame, I’m walking behind a Phillies fan and scream, “VICTORINO CHEATS ON HIS WIFE!!” It’s true. I have a witness to prove it. Shane Victorino cheated on his wife while on a road trip to Shea. I hope Mrs. Victorino googles his name and finds this. I could care less, I’ll throw him under the bus. Shane Victorino cheats on his wife.
17) Wow, not a bad view from Section 520, Row 4.
18) Dad is REALLY impressed with the place.
19) Wow, Mets fans started an “Overrated” chant for Rollins.
20) We just got through 1.5 innings in 16 minutes. Johan.
21) Johan has thrown 17 pitches through 2.
22) BOOM!!! D-Wright with a blast to left. Who said he can’t his HR’s?
23) Great, I can pee now, as Feliz breaks up the no-no in the 3rd with a double off the left field wall. Hit the weight room Feliz.
24) Victorino popped out with a runner on third to end the inning. Maybe he shouldn’t have cheated on his wife.
25) BOOM!! Beltran the next inning with a 2-run no-doubter. The best part is Mike Francesa spent 10 minutes on his show today going on and on about the Mets’ lack of power, they’ve hit two in 3 innings. That’s a bad job there Michaelllll.
26) “Michael Kay just wrote off David Ortiz’s career for 2 minutes even making fun of him. Ortiz then hits one out to dead center. F@#%ing perfect.”~Mike. (FKL)
27) There’s a bunch of thundersticks in the right field reserved. Is it? Could it be? Is it the return of the Jae Seo Fan Club???
28) You know, I JUST finished saying how hard it is to hit homeruns here and the Phillies just went back to back. What is this? Yankee Stadium? Damn!
29) Hey Feliz! Hit the weight room!
30) Wow, I just bumped into one of my old bosses from KPMG. He excitedly asked if I was still doing my radio gig. Sadly, I’m not. He seemed disappointed. I am too.
31) I gotta tell ya, Mama’s of
32) We got screwed on the Tatis out at home call. He was clearly safe, but this is another reason why Jerry Manuel is NOT a good in game manager. With a runner on 3rd and nobody out, there is no reason to send him on contact. If he’s held at 3rd on a ground ball, that’s only 1 out, he can still be driven in on a fly ball. Jerry Manuel, what are you thinking?!?!
33) RBI double by JOHAN?!?! Is there ANYTHING he can’t do?
34) Just saw a guy and girl walking through the hall wearing red “World Phucking Champions” t-shirts. You stay classy,
35) I’ll say it again, is there anything Johan can’t do? Victorino lines one back to Johan who catches the line drive and turns the double play at first. Maybe he shouldn’t have cheated on his wife.
36) I’m like the crowd being into “Lazy Mary” tonight. (This can never leave the repertoire.
37) Ryan Church…BUCKETS!!!! Here’s a trivia question, who’s the first player to hit the Apple at Citi Field? Ryan Church. BIG homerun there.
38) Wow, they went with the extended version of “Meet the Mets” for the 8th Inning sing along. If they are so hell-bent on having a sing along, I think this is the way to go.
39) Oh look, Juicin’ J.C. is in.
40) I blame ALL of his success on steroids. Nice work Romero, your numbers are now tainted FOREVER.
41) Enter K-Rod.
42) This crowd is fired up.
43) I get the feeling K-Rod is going to dominate the Phillies.
44) PUT IT IN THE BOOKS!
I really didn’t want to go to a Phillies game this year, due to the arrogance I KNEW I would face with their fans, but I’ll tell you what, to get a win in my first game is a great way to kick the Phillies fans right in the teeth.
Up next is Round 2 against the Phillies with my birthday present tickets from Hi-C.
