A Trip to Miller Park in Milwaukee-- Part 4

Some interesting things in the ball park.

*** During the 7th inning stretch, "Take me Out to the Ball Game" is played, followed immediately by "Beer Barrel Polka" even though we weren't having a barrel of fun at the time. Somehow, that second song would be appropriate for Milwaukee.

*** They also do a rousing "YMCA"

*** Near the end of the game, Brewer relief pitcher Todd Coffey was brought on to a loud cheer. Hey guys, we're down 13 to 4. What's the excitement? Then I saw someone running from the outfield at full speed. I mean, this guy was F-a-s-t!!! The crowd was going wild. Then i saw the scoreboard had his picture, stats, and "Fastest Time 13.39!! I found out later that he is noted for those runs.

*** Bob says it was a starling, but any way, there was a bird that spent the whole game out in left field. He wouldn't fly away even when a player came near. It would walk a little ways and stop. Wonder how much it paid to see the game. We shelled out 40 bucks.

*** A highlight of any Brewer game is the Clement meat guys race from third to first base along the warning track by the plate in the middle of the sixth inning. Everyone picks who they think will win. They even keep standings. So far this year:

Hot Dog-- 17
Chirico-- 10
Brat-- 10
Polish-- 7
Italian sausage-- 13

The Polish won tonight.

Who Used to Say, "Ahh, You Can't Beat Fun at the Old Ballpark."?-- RoadDog