In years past, August has brought me baseball apathy. By August I’ve had enough of the park, enough of the food, enough of the losing, and I’m ready for some football. Not this year though. I’m about as pumped for August baseball as I am for April baseball. Why? Dunno. But over the coming days I’ll present ten possible reasons–ten reasons YOU should be pumped about August baseball as well.
Reason Number Six: Reputation
It’s building. It’s all I really want for us, you know. But folks are taking notice. I don’t just mean the IronPigs management bragging about attendance numbers. I mean the atmosphere. Take a peek at the Home and Away record for this years’ team. Notice anything? That’s right, our team plays better at home and as fans we’re gaining the reputation “the best fans in minor league baseball.” Check out this article:
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/08/01/five-minor-league-baseball-parks-have-to-visit/
I don’t get to meet players very often, but I did meet one who joined our team during this season. The first thing I said to him was, “Welcome to Allentown.” Without hesitation, his response was, “This place is great! You guys are incredible. I’m going to love playing here.” I love that we’ve started to develop that reputation.
We can’t let up in this final month. Don’t get distracted by Musikfest or the Fair or Back to School. We can do it! Let’s go!
About Last Night:
Really nice home debut for Pettibone. Sure, he’d like to have more strikeouts, but he was getting the grounders and not giving up a ton of walks. He got in a bit of a jam in the first inning, but got out of it nicely.
Tonight, tonight, tonight:
DiPro peer-pressured me into buying Woodchucks attire, so I’ll be ready when they take the field! There might be a little tailgating going on as well. Oh, and a free hat. Don’t forget the free hat!
Roster moves today include the promotion of Julio Rodriguez from Reading. Another of the famed “baby aces” for us. Jake Fox was sent down to make room. Word also that Derrick Mitchell has been activated from the DL. A corresponding move has yet to be announced, but I’m thinking perhaps I saw a player stub his Velandia last night. I can’t remember who…
~ @Kram209
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