Cardinals WIN!!!

Last night Anthony and I went to the Cardinals Mariners game. While I have become a big Cards fan, I still love my Mariners. I mean who wouldn't when you got to grow up with Ken Griffey Jr and Randy Johnson on your home team. In the past the Mariners have had some greats but as a testement as to how long I have been away from Seattle, the only player I recognized was Ichiro. Sad I know, but its true. When the season first started I was happy to see that the Cards has relief pitcher Ryan Franklin, who was formerly a Mariner. Last nights score ended up being 9-3! With a win for Wainwright, who has the stature of Randy Johnson, who is a super sweet guy. Anthony and I had a great time and hope to be season ticket holders someday!

First baseman Alberto Pujols stretching and warming up!
Above and below pictures are of starting pitcher Adam Wainwright! He is so tall!
Apparently the Cards were sure that the 2nd batter for the Mariners was going to steal, they threw to first base like a million times!
Somebody batting, we got to sit 17 rows up from the field. Thank you Starbucks customer Dave for the tickets!! Starbucks has some really awesome perks!
Arch from the stadium!
Hotels from the stadium.
The boys, Brendan Ryan (SS), David Freese (3rd) and Lopez (2nd) chatting while we brought in our relief pitcher Motts!
Albert Pujols hitting a double to score run #9! Woohoo!!!

We had a great time and am so greatful for the awesome tickets. The weather was amazing, at 6:05pm when the game started it was 87 degrees with a nice breeze. We ended up only spending 25 dollars total! The tickets were free which cut out a huge expense, but then we road the Metrolink for $9 dollars round trip for both of us and then we each had a beer which was $16 dollars. I think that is great for a baseball game. It is thundering, lightening and POURING at the morning but I am sure it will pass and then I am going to head out to the garden. More later!