Category Archives: Baseball

Cubs vs. Pirates — April 7, 1989

I went to this game with three coworkers. It was cold. I had on a T-shirt, two sweatshirts, a down vest and my winter gloves — and I was still freezing. There was one section of stands in the sun, … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Cubs vs. Pirates — April 7, 1989

Cubs vs. Reds — September 2, 1988

I went to this game with a group from work. The seats weren’t very good, but they were better than my seat in my office. The Cubs lost 6-5.

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Cubs vs. Reds — September 2, 1988

Cubs vs. Astros — August 24, 1988

I went to this game with two friends. The park was jammed, and scorecards were sold out. The Cubs won 3-2 on a double and a single in the bottom of the ninth.  

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Cubs vs. Astros — August 24, 1988

Cubs vs. Phillies — August 8, 1988

Way back in the spring, the Cubs announced that the first night game at Wrigley Field would take place sometime during the 1988 season. There was speculation that it would happen on a Monday night when there would be a … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on Cubs vs. Phillies — August 8, 1988

White Sox vs. A’s — August 2, 1988

My friend and I went to this game primarily to see Canseco and McGwire. They hit some into the stands during batting practice, but were held to a single each during the game. We sat in the first row of … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball | Comments Off on White Sox vs. A’s — August 2, 1988