Technically, yesterday was opening day for Major League Baseball. But, most games were scheduled for today as were the Cubs at Wrigley Field as Ron Santo was honored at the game and Robert Redford threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Pre Game Dining
Before the game, I headed to Irish Oak to meet up with friends. As I was walking there, I thought there was no way the game would start in this rain – it was not a hard rain but one I thought would delay the game. For some reason, …

I was on my own with the Ultimate Sports Baby on Sunday. Guess I should have figured that after spending Friday night in Minneapolis and flying back to Chicago Saturday evening. Thus, we were off to the Chicago White Sox game on the final day of MLB’s regular season. I arrived at the ballpark early this time, in order to avoid the disaster that occurred on August 29 when the New York Yankees were in town. As soon as we parked there was a scalper selling tickets. I offered him …

Originally, my trip to Minneapolis was supposed to be a family vacation – with the Minnesota Twins (who opened up their new stadium this year) and the University of Minnesota (in the second year of their new venue) actually hosting Northwestern on the same weekend. The Ultimate Sports Wife and Ultimate Sports Baby were supposed to attend. But, that all changed when the Ultimate Sports Wife was asked to be “honorary coach” at the Northwestern football game three weeks ago vs. Illinois St. Since she teaches skating on Saturday mornings …

It was the last home game for the 2010 Chicago Cubs. My plan was to bring the Ultimate Sports Baby to his 27th Cubs game of the season and his 29th MLB game overall, but, of course, kids have other ideas.
Pre Game Dining
My cousin was in from New York City and wanted to watch the part of the Cowboys game before heading over to Wrigley Field. The nearest Cowboys bar to watch the game was Houndstooth Saloon – located at 3369 N. Clark St. (on the corner of Roscoe St.). …

I had a choice of which game to attend today. Northwestern was hosting Central Michigan at 11 am at Ryan Field. The Cubs had a 12:05 pm start. Since the wife was teaching skating as usual I chose to attend the Cubs game for two main reasons. First, I was bringing the Ultimaet Sports Baby with me to either game. Second, Wrigley Field is much easier for me living so close. Thus, Dylan went to his 26th Cubs game of the season.
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs
The Cubs managed a …

It was the last game of the 2010 season that the Ultimate Sports Wife, Ultimate Sports Baby and I would be attending together. It was the 26th Cubs game the Ultimate Sports Baby has attended. We sat in the last section of the upper box down the left field line – a perfect spot if you are bringing a baby. First, you can take the elevator (located down the left field line) to the upper deck. Second, it is a short walk from the elevator to the upper deck box. …

In a rare Thursday night game at Wrigley Field the Giants slammed the Cubs 13-0 which was the 17th consecutive game the Giants have allowed three or fewer runs. The last team to achieve that feat was the 1917 Chicago White Sox who ended up with 20 consecutive games.
Juan Uribe hit two home runs in the second inning – a grand slam and a two-run home run. I am not sure how many times I have seen a player hit two home runs in the same inning but it sure …

The tides turned last night as the Cubs defeated the Giants 2-0 in another quick game. Last night’s game lasted 2:20 and tonight’s game was 2:22. Tonight’s game was the 16th straight game the Giants have allowed three or fewer runs. The last team to achieve that feat was the Oakland Athletics in 1981.
Post Game Dining
After the game, I headed to Ian’s Pizza by the Slice located at 3463 N. Clark St. Ian’s Pizza contains unique toppings for their slices. For example, their best selling slice is Mac N’ Cheese …

Tonight was the 70th Cubs game I have attended this season – by far the most I have attended for any single team in one season.  By the end of the home stand, I should have attended 75 Cubs games this season as I am not planning to miss any games.
Tonight was the fourth 1-0 game I have witnessed at Wrigley Field this season and my 17th 1-0 game overall – of course the Cubs lost to the Giants.  I am not sure why there is an increase in 1-0 …

With the Ultimate Sports Baby going to bed earlier and cooler game time temperatures with fall setting in, Dylan probably will not make it to any more night games this season.
This was the last game of the Cubs nine-game home stand. Brett Myers dominated the Cubs and Houston finished the series defeating the Cubs 4-0.