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Sunday, February 25, 2007

Scott Wolf and Ina Garten Should Feel Pretty Bad About This, Too

I've been taking my baseball where I can get it lately, and that trend continued on Saturday when I ventured on the University of Maryland campus to watch the Terrapins take on the George Washington Colonials.

It was a good time, and I recommend it. Five bucks gets you into Shipley Field, a charming venue that can seat 2500 on plastic bench thingies. And you can win that back just by catching a foul ball, which can be exchanged for "a prize." The fan in front of me who performed that feat chose to keep his, but that's probably a five dollar value as well.

I had the pleasure of watching the Terps complete a three game sweep of the hated Colonials, coming back from a four run deficit to take the afternooncap of a weather-necessitated double-header. Frankly, anyone who went to George Washington -- even Mike O'Connor and L. Ron Hubbard -- should be disappointed in if not ashamed at the poor showing of their 0-6 team. They should also fear the turtle.

So if you can't wait for real baseball to start, consider a trip to College Park. There's free parking a short walk from the park, you can use the bathroom in the student union, and if you squint a little bit, they even look like the Nats. Lafayette comes to town next weekend, and I'll see you there! Just don't boo anyone, because you're probably sitting within earshot of about half a dozen of his closest relatives.

Weird coincidence update: I wasn't the only one there, either. This is just like when me and Harper were at the same game in Pittsburgh.

7 comments:

Cathy said...

Ha! I almost emailed that to you. Very weird!

Cathie said...

I'll probably go to the LaFayette Saturday game, too. Craving baseball!!!

Cathie said...

p.s. where's the free parking? I paid $10 at that lot next to the student union!

Ryan said...

Lot 1b is free on weekends and after 4 pm. It's past Cole Fieldhouse and some tennis courts. Regents Garage is supposed to be free, too, but we couldn't find it.

Anonymous said...

Do you honestly think GW would care to condescend to such pathetic competition. As Ralph Wiggum, playing the Great Namesake, would say, "NEVER!"

Ryan said...

Funny you should mention that, Basil, because I'm pretty sure one of the GW players, while "fielding" a bunt, fell down and bent his Wookiee.

Cathie said...

Thanks. I have a map of the campus, so I'll find it. Hopefully Saturday will be warmer than last weekend.