At The Yard for a No-No: Homer Bailey Pitches No-hitter for Reds.
Every so often during the middle of a week, I love to wander down to Great American Ballpark to catch a game. I love going with my family the most - but sometimes just going by myself is a pretty zen experience, so to speak. I can just lock in and enjoy baseball for a few hours and get lost in the moment. And sometimes those moments are way more than I could have expected.
Rosie Red on the dugout prior to the game.
This particular night it happened to be Homer Bailey pitching for the Reds, taking on the San Francisco Giants. It was a nice July night, perfect for a ballgame. Truth be told, I think every night is perfect for a ballgame. I was excited for the next few hours just to relax and watch. Who knew the game would turn out to be such a thrill?
Always save the stubs!
“What the heck is a Fielder’s Choice?!?!”
The game was getting exciting, as heading into the 7th inning, Homer was still in line for a no-hitter.
As Homer dealt the payoff pitch, a collective groan of frustration erupted into a mix of disappointment and disbelief. The Reds faithful were all convinced, myself included, that the pitch was a strike and the batter was out. Although we were all bummed for a moment, the no-no was still intact.
Stay tuned for the rest of the story!
“Definitely one of the best ballpark moments I have been part of. The place was electric, and we were glued to every pitch Homer threw. It was awesome.”
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