Thursday, July 8, 2010

Fireworks or No Fireworks - Extra Innings Dilemma

Tonight I went to the Phillies game with my family and my relatives on my dad's side. It is a tradition we have had for a while now. My uncle works for Nova Care and thus has a company box. Every year near July 4th he gets the box for us for the fireworks game. Today was that day and, despite having seen amazing fireworks in Red Bank, NJ - I was really excited for these.

Unfortunately, the question mark that is Brad Lidge did not come through and the game was forced into extra innings. After no spark for 2 innings, I pulled the plug. It was almost 11. Typically, its a 30 minute interval between the end of the game and the start of the fireworks. The show itself lasts 20 minutes and then the traffic afterwards extends the 40 minute drive by a minimum of 20 minutes. I just didn't have it in me to stick it out. Two years ago the game went 14 innings and the fireworks started after 12:30. I am bummed, at least partially, that I did not stick it out. But I am sure I will be better off in the morning.



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