Opening Day Blast Off

Batter Bing Batter Boom.

The Clippers started their season with every gear in full throttle resulting in a nice 17-4 win over the Indians.

As I sat there on the second floor bar stool made of classic oak, the sun perched over Huntington Park, with images of fable Roman Coliseum glory, a 1940's Clipper fan asked me to do the wave. It was successful to say the least. Despite the temperatures being somewhere in the 30's, fans showed up enthused and exhausted trying to find little warm hot spots to soften the numbness of their texting hands. The build up was intoxicating while the breeze of winters chill lingered as the new November nine trotted out to play ball.

If shaking off rust is one thing, than polishing your skills is overwhelming. Foul balls literally almost hit the Clippers fan girls. Potential supporters arrived later with hot cappachino-in-hand politely asking those in the wrong seats to move and disturb team mascots. The 3rd floor patio was buzzing with excitement familiarly similar to Ohio State game day, with expectations not seen by many, but realized through the competitive nature that is baseball.

Even after two innings, fans got a sense, of how high this team can soar.