first Target Field experience

Yesterday was a banner day. Grandma B and her eldest son, Kent enjoyed their first game at Target field.

Mom had asked if we could all meet at the field for a Twins game so I queried the family to see who could make it on Sunday, August 11. Grandma B, Kent and his friend Missy, Kurt, Kyle Sr., Kim and Kyle Jr., Cory and Evan, Karen, Brad, Anders, Katie and Osten all sat together in section 121 seats 9-22. Liana also attended with her cross country team sitting in section 309 and Adam attended with friend Ericka also sitting up high in the stadium.

It was an exciting game with the Indians scoring a home run with the second at bat and scoring another run in the first inning. The Twins answered with Rosario scoring a run in inning two. The Indians got another run in the third inning and then the bats were pretty quiet from inning 4-top of the 9th.

The bottom of the 9th got pretty exciting with Rosario batting a double, Arraez batting a single and both of them scoring on a double by Gonzalez. Cron had hit a solid single before Gonzalez was up to bat (thanks to Osten who kept cheering for him during his entire at bat) but Cron was tagged at home. If he would have scored, the Twins would have won the game in the bottom of the 9th.

Top of the 10th--the Indians nearly batted through their entire order. Plawecki got a single, Lindor walked, Allen got a single so the bases are loaded. Here comes Santana who shot a home run into center field...the crowd was silent. The next three batters went down with a strike out, a pop fly to left and a pop fly to the catcher.

The Twins started the 10th with Kepler, Polanco and Sano all grounding out to finish the game Indians 7, Twins 3. Now these teams are tied for first in the American League Central Division.

Back to the experience. I think Grandma had a great time seeing her family. She was impressed by the facilities and was able to maneuver easily. It was pretty incredible being together for such a fun day.

Most of us met at a Perkins in Edina for a post game meal. All of Kyle's family who went to the game was there. Grandma was there. All of our family except for Anders was there (he had to drive back to work). Kent and friend Missy were there. It was a great day and the only thing I would change if I could would be the final score...but even that didn't ruin the day ;).