Emily and I recently saw the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The game was Emily's first at a major sports event. We enjoyed the day with my parents, my sister and her children. We arrived in time for batting practice and stayed until the end. It was a 10 inning thriller won by the home team. The Astros went on to sweep Chicago the next two nights.
Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee batting practice
Craig Biggio, Astros legend and latest member of the 3000-hit club, returns to the dugout after fielding practice
Emily spies the Astros while Kate and Dad look on
Craig Biggio leads off the 1st
These photos all taken from our seats, about 4 rows up from the Astros dugout, directly opposite first base. Tickets courtesy of my parents' kind and generous neighbor.
Biggio walked, waits on 1st
Carlos Lee hit a home run, here he comes trotting past 3rd
Kate and Emily got on the big "jumbotron" on the main scoreboard, with their stuffed animals cheering the Astros on. Kate is holding the pink poodle. Emily's face is visible at lower left corner.
Lance Berkman at bat
Kyle makes his public debut on the big board, lauding Biggio.
Brad Lidge pitched the top of the 10th
Lidge shutdown the Cubs, returns to dugout unscathed after mowing down the last batter.
Emily and I (and Bud in full Astros regalia) enjoy a great game
Astros mob Munson after he hits the game winner to score Wiggington from 3rd. ScrapIron Garner celebrates with the rest of the Good Guys
Final numbers on the big board.
