I picked the perfect day to sit out in the bleachers for a Reds-Cubs game on Thursday.  The Reds were looking to avoid the sweep and with the wind blowing out you just knew there were going to be a ton of runs.  Still, I had no idea we would see eight homers on the day, seven by the Reds.

Ken Griffey Jr., Brandon Phillips, Edwin Encarnacion, Joey Votto, Adam Dunn all hit one and David Ross hit two, including one that landed literally at our feet. I'm not kidding it my buddie's seat number on the bleacher.  Of course, his reaction was slowed by beer and he didn't get the ball. 

It was a great game for sure!

The Reds became the first team in Major League Baseball history to hit 7+ homers against the same team twice in one season.  Meanwhile, Cubs fans got to use their arms as they tossed seven balls back on the field.

You have to feel for Cubs fans though. As excited and passionate as they are, the general consensus I felt talking to them all day (and night...got a bit sloppy) was a nervousness about them. Almost as they expect Bartman to show up with goat and ruin the whole season at any time. After a 100-year drought though it is hard to blame them.

We are off to Milwaukee to catch the Reds at Miller Park and the wind won't be blowing out there. 

MLB reds, cubs, wrigley field, ken griffey jr., brandon phillips, edwin encarnacion, joey votto, adam dunn, david ross