Category Archives: Baseball

On Being a Cubs Fan

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Roger

The Cubs, who led the National League in wins,  just lost the first round of the playoffs, dropping three games in a row to the Dodgers. They were outscored in the series 20-6. My brother-in-law in Arkansas e-mailed me to … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans …

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Roger

We were invited to Friday’s White Sox/Tigers game by friends, and were happy to go. But when it started raining hard around 2:30 on Friday afternoon, I began to wonder … I knew my friend is a guy with a … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Phillies — Wrigley Field

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Roger

My daughter and I went to see the best team in all baseball — the Chicago Cubs. (Bear with me for a moment while I revel in that thought.) OK, I’m back. Thank you for indulging me. This looks like … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Royals — U.S. Cellular Field

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Roger

My work bought a bunch of tickets to take a visiting group to a White Sox game. The group cancelled, so they offered the tickets to staff for free. We grabbed five — the four of us and my sister. … Continue reading →

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Kane County Cougars vs. Beloit Snappers

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Roger

We went to the game with our good friends Dale and LuAnn, Cougar season-ticket holders and serious baseball junkies. The last time we were at a Cougars home game was April 13, 1991 — the first game the Cougars ever … Continue reading →

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