Well it’s official – the September 21st game at Yankee Stadium (the final game) will be a night game. I was going to take the boy. At his age there’s no way he can stay awake until 11pm in a packed staidum (on a school night too).
I was hoping to gift him this memory (he’s quite young) so that even if he didn’t appreciate it now, he might appreciate it when he’s a man.
Once again ESPN strikes – it’s an 8:05 start and even daddy will be looking at his watch and hoping for a fast game.
I think you’re robbing him of the memory. Come on, it’s the beginning of the school year. The world won’t collapse if he misses a day!
He’s 5. I can just about strecth him out at a day game. An 8:05 start could be rough – but you know what i will take your advice under consideration. Can you post at mommy’s blog too?
Besides, I wouldn’t necessarily fault ESPN, they’re just making the game national so everyone can see it. Granted Yankees fans will miss out on their beloved Michael Kay and his call, but I have little sympathy.
Ouch. 5 is a pretty rough age to try and keep him awake during a baseball game, much less a Yankees OBP++++ game.
I constantly curse ESPN for moving Red Sox/Yankees games until 8 PM because their games are usually 4 hours plus.
In any case, you should at least try!
That sucks. I remember being at the last game at Tiger Stadium, and, I think, the game started at 3. We were out of there — post-game ceremony and all — by 9.
An 8:05 start probably means the first pitch won’t be thrown until 8:30.
You’re right. I bet they push the ceremonies to start at 8. Late September at night in New York can be chilly.