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[Mumbleypeg]

Recently read an article about Angel Hernandez saying what a nice guy he is, grew up dirt poor, worked his way up to his dream job of being a MLB umpire. Quoted several people saying what a great guy he is.

Which just shows that you can be a nice guy and still be incompetent at your job.

Ken

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[doglegg]

And his incompetence was richly rewarded.

[steve99f]

Not sorry to see him go, the games hard enough without an umpire doing a poor job.

[1967redrider]

Attending our first Nats game of the season today, gorgeous weather for baseball.

I hated Angel Hernandez as an umpire, biased and inconsistent.

[1967redrider]

Gorgeous day for beisbol. Free soccer shirts.
g- N-A- T, gNats gNats gNats! #Barves

[1967redrider]

And a sweet win!

[1967redrider]

I was pleasantly surprised by the Nats this weekend. Young guys wanting to play ball.

[1967redrider]

Here's our group on the Nats fancam, I'm wearing the red Curly W shirt and PBR hat.

[wlf]

These youngsters are fun to watch. Both our guys can run , ours just haven't figured when to stop.

[Waukonda]

Here's our group on the Nats fancam, I'm wearing the red Curly W shirt and PBR hat.

But your hands are empty!

Nice that you got to see a W, I have Gore on my fantasy team so I was glad that it was him that got the W.

[1967redrider]

Here's our group on the Nats fancam, I'm wearing the red Curly W shirt and PBR hat.

But your hands are empty!

Nice that you got to see a W, I have Gore on my fantasy team so I was glad that it was him that got the W.

The "cup" holders are down low on the backs of the seats in front. Always even more fun if your team wins.



That's true, Lyle, you have to know when to hold up too, don't get greedy.

[1967redrider]

Those dang Reds fans.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/reds-fan ... nt-officer

[Mumbleypeg]

I was fortunate to get to go with our youngest son to the Home Run Derby on Monday, and the MLB All-Star Game last night. It was a great experience seeing the best in the game, doing what they do best. It was a good, crisply played game. Also enjoyed getting to see All-Star Rangers Nolan Ryan, Fergie Jenkins, Pudge Rodriguez, and soon-to-be enshrined Adrian Beltre introduced and all gathered on the pitchers mound before the game.

Personally I think the Home Run Derby is more impressive on television. Television cameras provide a better view of the festivities and the home run blasts. In person it’s kinda cheesy, with a WWE vibe. JMO.

Best of all was getting to experience it with our son!

Ken

[doglegg]

I was fortunate to get to go with our youngest son to the Home Run Derby on Monday, and the MLB All-Star Game last night. It was a great experience seeing the best in the game, doing what they do best. It was a good, crisply played game. Also enjoyed getting to see All-Star Rangers Nolan Ryan, Fergie Jenkins, Pudge Rodriguez, and soon-to-be enshrined Adrian Beltre introduced and all gathered on the pitchers mound before the game.

Personally I think the Home Run Derby is more impressive on television. Television cameras provide a better view of the festivities and the home run blasts. In person it’s kinda cheesy, with a WWE vibe. JMO.

Best of all was getting to experience it with our son!

Ken

Happy for you and your son.

[MissouriGuerrilla]

I was fortunate to get to go with our youngest son to the Home Run Derby on Monday, and the MLB All-Star Game last night. It was a great experience seeing the best in the game, doing what they do best. It was a good, crisply played game. Also enjoyed getting to see All-Star Rangers Nolan Ryan, Fergie Jenkins, Pudge Rodriguez, and soon-to-be enshrined Adrian Beltre introduced and all gathered on the pitchers mound before the game.

Personally I think the Home Run Derby is more impressive on television. Television cameras provide a better view of the festivities and the home run blasts. In person it’s kinda cheesy, with a WWE vibe. JMO.

Best of all was getting to experience it with our son!

Ken

Happy for you and your son.

In my best 9 year old voice..."Awww...lucky!"

[1967redrider]

Where are these Reds guys from???

g- N- A- T- . . . Oops.

Won 5-4!!!

[Waukonda]

Nice pics, John, that last one should be hanging on your wall!



A most deserved honor........

[edge213]

Nice pics, John, that last one should be hanging on your wall!



A most deserved honor........

I never cared for any of the teams he managed, but was always a fan of his.
Back in his day I always hoped he would go to the Cubs.

[wlf]

Great experience with your son Ken and Green gave you all the victory.


John, I looked for you all weekend on tv while we were getting swept.

[1967redrider]

Nice pics, John, that last one should be hanging on your wall!

It will, Ike.

[1967redrider]

Great experience with your son Ken and Green gave you all the victory.


John, I looked for you all weekend on tv while we were getting swept.

I was wearing a disguise. We were sitting under the scoreboard, Section 104 Row D.

[Mumbleypeg]

Made a brief vacation road trip along with some friends, and was able to catch a couple of Rangers road games too.
Monday night at the game it was miserably hot, still and humid, but the Rangers won. Late Tuesday afternoon a brief rain storm cooled things off so it was a pleasant 85 degrees, but the Rangers lost. We had a great time anyway! (Well, my wife is still grumping about the Monday night heat!)

Ken

[Waukonda]

Made a brief vacation road trip along with some friends, and was able to catch a couple of Rangers road games too.
Monday night at the game it was miserably hot, still and humid, but the Rangers won. Late Tuesday afternoon a brief rain storm cooled things off so it was a pleasant 85 degrees, but the Rangers lost. We had a great time anyway! (Well, my wife is still grumping about the Monday night heat!)

Ken
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Nice pics, Ken!
My wife and I were in StL yesterday for a Dr appt. We had a late lunch at a little dive bar that, arguably, serves the best burgers in town. The Cards/Rangers game was showing, and I remarked to my wife that I was glad we weren't at the game with the heat/humidity. I think Monday night was probably worse though, there was a slight breeze yesterday.

[1967redrider]

Made a brief vacation road trip along with some friends, and was able to catch a couple of Rangers road games too.
Monday night at the game it was miserably hot, still and humid, but the Rangers won. Late Tuesday afternoon a brief rain storm cooled things off so it was a pleasant 85 degrees, but the Rangers lost. We had a great time anyway! (Well, my wife is still grumping about the Monday night heat!)

Ken
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Great pictures, Ken!

[Mumbleypeg]

Thanks! We grew to love Saint Louis during the four years our oldest son was in seminary there. Two of our grandchildren were born there. It’s a great baseball town with some of the most knowledgeable, and friendliest fans I’ve encountered anywhere. And a beautiful downtown stadium.

Saint Louis has great food too. This trip we made it to some of our favorite eateries including Mama’s, Zia’s, and the Missouri Baking Company (all “on The Hill”), Blues City Deli, and of course no trip to Saint Louis can be complete without a trip to Ted Drewes! There are several others there that will have to wait until our next trip.

Ken