Take Me Out to the Ball Game! A Trip to Safeco Field

Last Saturday I had the opportunity to go to a Mariners Game, due to my friend Marsha's friend backing out on her at the last minute.  I have only been to one Mariners' Game in the past, and that was about the time when Safeco Field first opened in 1999.  I remember being really impressed by the architecture of the building, from an aesthetic sense.  I have been wanting to go back, to see it - but just never have.

The weather was perfect.  The field was a beautiful green, and it felt nice just to be outdoors and sitting down.  Sounders games you don't sit down during the game.  I guess Seahawk games, you don't either.

The most memorable thing about the building from the last time I visited, was the chandelier, made with a collection of glass bats.  I really wanted a chance to see that again.  I also wanted to find what I remember as a chicken-chili hot dog.  I could have sworn they sold them back then.  I did not have one the first time I went, and I kind of regret not having one.  I looked around several vendors, but could not find what I was looking for.  I eventually settled for some garlic fries, which stayed with me well into the next morning.  They were good, though.

I knew before going to the game that our team has not been doing to well this season, so they really did not disappoint me.  We actually scored 1 point!  Which is better than nothing.  One of the more exciting things that happened on the field during the 3rd inning was a bat shattering as Kendry Morales hit the baseball.  A big chunk was just lying there on the ground!  I have never seen that before, so that was pretty awesome.

We played against the Los Angeles Angels, and they had some pretty exciting plays.  I heard they got a home run, which I think happened before we arrived (we were a little late). Something in the seventh inning looked like it was going to be a home run - then did not turn out to be so - I am not really sure what happened there.  Another player jumped and caught a ball side-ways, in mid-air.  That was really cool, too.

Seeing some of the fans on the big screen was probably the most entertaining.  There was this one little kid, I think he may have been 6 or 7?  Dancing up a storm for the camera.  He was such a ham!  There was also a lady there, celebrating her 102nd birthday!  She was not dancing, but she looked happy, and great for her age!

Overall, it was a pleasant evening.  We left a little early, because we knew by the 8th inning, we were not going to win, let alone score.  All the workers, volunteer or otherwise were very friendly before, during and after the game, which added enjoyment to the evening.  I would certainly go back, just for fun - whether we win or lose.  Go Mariners!