Cleveland Indians @ Chicago White Sox (2)

Having got so wet the night before, I took my coat, intending not to sit out in the rain if it came down like it did the night before.  However, my seat was in the back row of the lower deck ... and the back 5 rows of the lower deck are sheltered by the middle deck.  I had delayed my walk to the subway station for a few minutes because it was pouring with rain.  Once I left the hotel, there were occasional spots of rain as I made my way to the subway station, but, typically, it didn't rain at all at the stadium during the game.

Another game, another multi-homer night for somebody, this time it was the Indians' Chisenhall with 2 2-run HRs, the second of which came in a 5-run 6th inning that seemed to have effectively ended the game as a contest.  What the box score doesn't really show is that the White Sox made a real fight of it in the bottom of the 9th.  Down 8-3, they loaded the bases, scored a run on a wild pitch, and Gordon Beckham had an at-bat that went on for ages before finally striking out to end the game.  De Aza made a great catch near the wall on the far side, which I didn't really see well from my seat which was up the first base side, however on TV later, you could see what a great catch it  was.

Tonight's game was "Half-way to St Patrick's Day night".  Presumably being held a week early because they are out of town on 17th September.  I was too late to get a green White Sox cap.  However, the post-match fireworks were spectacular.  Set to variety of Irish music, the display went on for well over 10 minutes.  The biggest explosions echoed off the interior of the stadium, making it all the louder.  I always feel sorry for the grounds crew who, immediately after the game is over, have to put the field to bed for the night all by the light of the fireworks.  To ensure I could see properly, I moved forward several rows before the display started.

Despite the loss in the game, most of the fans went home cheered up by the wonderful display.