NewMexiKen attended the Albuquerque Isotopes – New Orleans Zephyrs AAA ballgame Sunday afternoon on a lovely spring day. It was public service day, so there were fire trucks and helicopters and a great tug-of-war between firefighters and police — the firefighters won. Sheriff’s Deputy Adriana Escalante sang a super national anthem, authoritatively and with a wonderful, strong voice.
Front row seats along the left field line for $10 each. What a deal!
How can they sell Sam Adams Boston Lager as an “imported” beer? Boston? Imported?
The U.S. Cavalry charge didn’t seem to elicit much of a cheering response. Perhaps many New Mexicans have an inherited aversion to that particular sound.
The ‘Topes won 7-4, a pitcher’s duel in Albuquerque.
Extra highlight: A La Cueva High School kid went deep five times in ten swings in a post game home run derby. Way, way deep on a couple of them.