It was in the low 80's with high humidity on a typical summer evening in New York when our group gathered to cheer on the AMAZINGS to what we hoped would be a win against the St. Lewis Cardinals and another run at the playoffs. Unfortunately, with only three hits the entire evening, it was clear that the offence simply did not show up.
BUT, that did not matter much to us because look who did!
Yes it was our own Northeast Association President Ramon and wife Jean. Because of the long distance, Ramon mostly calls in by phone to the NY State Meetings, but today he made the annual pilgrimage to the game.
Speaking of phones
Agent Maxwell Smart has his Shoephone.
Batman has his Red Batphone.
The President of the United States has his Red Hotline Phone.
And President Nick Stork has his Pink Purse Phone.
And why was Nick on his Pink Purse Phone you may ask. Well he was checking to make sure all of the Bakers received their free Mookie Wilson Jersey.
That is correct. Nick arranged for everyone to get their own official Mets Jersey honoring Mookie.
Now for those of you who do not know who Mookie Wilson is, let me help you out.
He is perhaps best remembered for his performance in the 1986 World Series. In game six, the
Boston Red Soxs scored twice in the top of the tenth inning to go up 5-3 in a series they led three games to two. After retiring
Wally Backman and
Keith Hernandez, Red Sox
relief pitcher
Calvin Schiraldi surrendered
singles to the next three batters to bring the score to 5-4 with runners on first and third. With Wilson stepping up to the plate,
Bob Stanley replaced Schiraldi on the mound. During his tenth pitch
at-bat, Wilson avoided being hit by a
wild pitch that scored
Kevin Mitchell from third and tied the score. Two pitches later, he hit a slow roller to Bill Buckner at first base. Aware of Wilson's speed, Buckner tried to rush the play. As a result, the ball rolled beside his glove, through his legs and into right field, allowing
Ray Knight to score the winning run from second base. The play is often known as the "Buckner play" and is blamed on the first baseman, but Wilson's smart at bat and speed was what affected the course of events.
Wilson went one for three in game seven, scoring one of three runs the Mets plated in the sixth inning while trailing 3-0. The Mets went on to win the 1986 World Series.
Go Mookie Wilson, we are proud to wear your Jersey.
Speaking of winning
All who came to the game won because of the fabulous time we had to spend together.
The 4th inning arrived, and as you can see from the scoreboard below, the Mets are down 4-0 with one hit.
So in looking at the empty seats, you might ask "Did everyone become discouraged and leave?"
Absolutely NOT! Many strolled off to sample the culinary delights offered.
And can you believe, while some were eating, some were even on their phones.
Speaking of things to do at the game
We also got to celebrate Monroe College's Chef Gerald Molloy's, birthday with him and see his name splashed on the big screen as thousands cheered him on.
Not a great game, but a great time with our friends and family. And did I mention a free Mookie Wilson Jersey?
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