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May 24, 2008

Manny, not getting HR 499

Manny, not getting HR 499

Yes yes, I realise I probably jinxed him by deciding to film this at-bat. Hoping he hits 499 and 500 at tomorrow's game.

I suppose my seat was *alright*

I suppose my seat was *alright*

I was five rows behind home plate at McAfee Coliseum last night for the Sox/A's game. Not a great game by any measure, but it was fun to be in a seat where it felt like the players could conceivably hear you when you shouted your support/abuse.

June 7, 2007

Curt’s Post-Game Interview

Curt’s Post-Game Interview

One out shy of a no-hitter, Curt Schilling talks to Tina Cervasio of NESN.

Curt Pitches

Curt Pitches

This was out number 24 en route to what looked like a no-hitter.

LOUDER! NOISE!

LOUDER! NOISE!

Apparently, in Oakland the crowd need to be *told* to cheer their team.

The view on NESN

The view on NESN

Peering through a TV camera.

The view from our seats

The view from our seats

Here's what it looked like from Row 35 in Section 110 of the McAfee Coliseum. The tickets were considerably cheaper (and easier to come-by) than their Fenway equivalents.

What passes for a bullpen in Oakland

What passes for a bullpen in Oakland

Schilling warming up.

McAfee Coliseum

McAfee Coliseum


About This Site

This is an archive of groovmother.com, the old blog run by Rod Begbie — A Scottish geek who lives in San Francisco, CA.

I'm the co-founder of Sōsh, your handy-dandy guide for things to do in San Francisco this weekend.