Cubs vs. Mets, 1:20 – Heather, Kathleen, Julie
Drama Day at the Ballpark!!! More on that later.
Mets got out to a quick 1-0 in the first inning (homer by David Wright that I missed while coming into the park), but the Cubs came back with 2 in the bottom of the 1st. Mets tied it in the 4th (homer by Murphy) and then went ahead by 1 in the 7th. Reading about the game after the fact, I found that apparently this is the Mets “young phenom”, Matt Harvey, who hasn’t lost yet this year (5-0 w/1.55 ERA). After the first inning, he retired 21 of the last 23 batters he faced. The Cubs had a chance in the 8th, with Darwin Barney being waved home on a DeJesus hit to right field, but a throw by Marlon Byrd (who came in the 7th), nailed him at the plate. (Paper said by about 12 feet.) He didn’t even try to slide. Jackson was the Cubs starter, and I feel like he’s had really rough outings, but this one was one of his best. Another one-run loss. Where is my friend Carrie Muskat to tell me how many one-run games this is? Or less than 3-run games?
Marlon Byrd was well-received in his return to Wrigley, although a few fans yelled comments about his weight. He flexed his right arm muscle in response. Ha ha. He was very chatty with the fans, and smiling, etc. He’s good with the fans. I wish Shierholtz and Hairston would learn from him!
Back to the drama – Couple #1 sat a couple rows behind us, but didn’t show up until the 5th or 6th inning. She seemed like she was hammered, and I couldn’t understand a word she was saying. (Charlie Brown’s teacher talking…) They were arguing about something (maybe leaving her friends back at the bar??), and then finally left after he said “fine, let’s go see them”. Buh-bye. Couple #2 was 3 or 4 rows back and across the aisle. They were totally arguing, but who knows about what. He was gesturing madly and looked like he was pleading, while she was staring straight ahead. When he left (to go get more beer???), she was clearly sobbing, shoulders shaking and all. While on the phone texting. And a big snot hanging from her nose. I really wanted to hand her a tissue… He came back (without beer, so maybe it was a bathroom break), and continued to plead his case, while she continued to cry. Heather thought she looked pissed. After the game ended, they were still there “talking it out”. Yowsa – that’s when we coined it “Drama Day at the Ballpark!”.
On the way out of the park, the bleacher fans received a Cubs Pitcher and Cup set. Nothing special, but it was funny that they gave it to people on the way out of the park. I’m sure it was to prevent people from throwing them on the field if something bad happened. We went over to Bernies, and some chick on the patio was like “That pitcher is awesome – are you willing to sell it?” Heather said “Julie might”, and I’m like “Hell Yes!”. She said “$20 bucks?”. Again, “Hell Yes!!”. Followed by her saying “don’t tell my husband”. She sneakily gives me $20 and then turns around to her husband and friends and says “Look what I got!”. We then moved to the side patio with our new beer money!!!
Hung out there for a while talking to Tommy Peak and friends. (Where I also found out Saturday’s games were selling for $68 on StubHub – ugh!) Then we went to Deleece for dinner. This can’t be part of the restaurant count since Kevin and/or Wigs wasn’t there, and this is on Kev & I’s regular rotation. Wigs’ friend Jimmy was also in town and they went to El Maya for dinner (Restaurant #3 for those keeping track). Kevin was out with Ross the Boss until very, very late.
Recap:
Cubs lose 3-2
My season record: Visitors 9, Cubs 4
Parking update: both spots at $25 each.
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