ALCS Game 1 - Rays vs Red Sox - buckle up - it's a bumpy ride.

We arrived 2 1/2 hours early - and the parking lot was already hopping. Tailgating everywhere and lots of TV stations set up and recording it all - it was getting exciting.
















Lots to do before the game got started. First we had to check out the line up. Then head to the outfield for batting practice. Always have to try and get a ball. Mission accomplished!






















Now on to the real reason Bryce likes to come to the game - the pasta. After years of coming to the field - about a year ago we discovered a place that makes "made to order" pasta - and Bryce can hardly wait to get there. And he gobbles up every bite. While we were eating - Tim Kurkjian came over and started talking to us. I really think he thought he knew my husband since he walked up all happy to see us. He asked Bryce a bunch of questions about the rays and got a picture taken with him. That was pretty cool http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Kurkjian (Thanks goodness the blue "rally" hair was on the floor)





















OK - now that you know Bryce's real reason for coming to the game - I'll share mine:









Need I say more?








So the game got underway - with all the usual fanfare. Everyone was pumped up and ready to get the game going.


















For all the American Idol fans - David Archuleta sang during the 7th inning stretch. The Rays played well - but just couldnt' get the hits and ended up losing. (They did win the second game in an exciting finish!)
















So we had a good time - but we lost. Did I mention how loud and crazy the fans are? There are some strange fans out there...