My Daughter's First Baseball Game!

[Sweet Lou]

Today someone dropped some Cubs tickets into my lap, and since my 6-year old daughter had recently expressed an interest in going to a game ("Daddy, I want to go to a REAL game sometime with you, not a game where kids are playing, but a REAL game, just you and me.") I decided to take her to her first ever Major League Baseball game. We had really nice seats just above homeplate on the 3rd base side, got some really expensive cotton candy, and of course a Wrigley dog, we won a baseball autographed by Ron Santo and Pat Hughes, got a free Cubs towel, and some guy took our picture which will appear on Cubs.com/fanfotos tomorrow! My daughter decided that she wanted the Cubs to beat the Tigers, but alas, the Cubs got a terrible start from Glendon Rusch, and went on to lose 5-3.
So, I'm wondering if my dear little sweete has what it takes to be a baseball fan, much less a Cubs fan. She was pretty content all the way through the 8th inning, and I did my best to explain the game to her, and she decided she wants to watch the game on TV tomorrow. (Actually, she wanted to GO to the game tomorrow, but alas, we don't have tickets!)
Anyway, we had a great time, and I just thought I'd share with everyone here. :)
Lou

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

She shows the same interest in the game as my youngest daughter. She says she is a Yankee fan as well (maybe the attached picture proves something ;) ). But she loved her (and mine) first Yankee game at Anaheim Stadium.

BTW You have a cute daughter.

[Red Sox Rule]

I feel sorry for the girl. Imagine having to wear that hat :D

Just kidding mate ;)

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

I feel sorry for the girl. Imagine having to wear that hat :D

Just kidding mate ;)

Watch out or I'll send a platoon of PSV fans to you! :D

[Baseball Guru]

Awww, she is soooo cute, despite what she is wearing (Yankee hat);)

hehe:D

That is great that you guys had fun and she was content till the 8th... I'm lucky if my 7 year old makes it thru 6... (and thats with lots of food);)

[efin98]

Looks like your daughter is a born fan Swee Lou, she has a happier face on than many of the fans in the background:D

[Sweet Lou]

Looks like your daughter is a born fan Swee Lou, she has a happier face on than many of the fans in the background:D
Yeah, we sure had fun! I was really amazed and proud of her for really sticking it out today. And I think (Horror of horrors) that she's gonna try to be a Cubs fan...

HELP! WHAT DO I DO TO HELP MY DAUGHTER! :eek: :eek: :hp :hp
:D :D

[Sweet Lou]

Awww, she is soooo cute, despite what she is wearing (Yankee hat);)

hehe:D

That is great that you guys had fun and she was content till the 8th... I'm lucky if my 7 year old makes it thru 6... (and thats with lots of food);)
I think I could have pushed her to make it all the way to the end, but we had to go collect our autographed baseball, and what not, so I figured we'd get on out. But usually I'm a die-hard, stay-till-the-end-of-the-game kind of fan.
Lou

[Sweet Lou]

She shows the same interest in the game as my youngest daughter. She says she is a Yankee fan as well (maybe the attached picture proves something ;) ). But she loved her (and mine) first Yankee game at Anaheim Stadium.

BTW You have a cute daughter.
Well thanks YR. I was watching another game with her on TV when we got home, and she remembered some of the things I told her earlier today. (4 balls and the batter gets to go to first, if the ball reaches the bag before the runner does, he's out, 3 outs and the other team gets a chance to bat, etc) so I was really impressed. I'm not going to push her, but I would love it if she really started loving this game. Man, would that ever be cool.
And may the same happen for you and your daughter. She's cute too. What team does she like again? :D :D

[efin98]

Yeah, we sure had fun! I was really amazed and proud of her for really sticking it out today. And I think (Horror of horrors) that she's gonna try to be a Cubs fan...

HELP! WHAT DO I DO TO HELP MY DAUGHTER! :hp :hp
:D :D

As long as she likes the game and the team she is fine...when she starts liking the players, especially those on the other team, that's when things get scary :eek: :eek::D

[runningshoes]

Since we're showing off our kids here, I hope Wrigley is around for my son's first Cubs game. :D

[rockin500]

Yeah, we sure had fun! I was really amazed and proud of her for really sticking it out today. And I think (Horror of horrors) that she's gonna try to be a Cubs fan...

HELP! WHAT DO I DO TO HELP MY DAUGHTER! :eek: :eek: :hp :hp
:D :D
having her grow up to be a cubs fan will make her tough. :D

whatever fan she grows up, at least shes a baseball gal, sweet lou (well, other than raising her a sox fan, then thats grounds for action!)

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Is that a signed ball he's holding??

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

Well thanks YR. I was watching another game with her on TV when we got home, and she remembered some of the things I told her earlier today. (4 balls and the batter gets to go to first, if the ball reaches the bag before the runner does, he's out, 3 outs and the other team gets a chance to bat, etc) so I was really impressed. I'm not going to push her, but I would love it if she really started loving this game. Man, would that ever be cool.
And may the same happen for you and your daughter. She's cute too. What team does she like again? :D :D

The Hackensack Bulls.:D

[Mattingly]

Hey, Sweet Lou:

That's one cute baseball fan you've got there, as others have said. :D

Did she enjoy some soda, popcorn, peanuts and Cracker Jack? Root for the home team? If so, she just may be a real baseball fan!

Once the rules are explained to her, she understands some of the strategy, watches it on the TV and reads a little in the paper, she'll learn. Of course, if Daddy sees a player making a crazy move resulting in a team loss, you may need to explain this to her gently. :p

"Daddy, why is your face getting all red?" :crazy

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Since we're showing off our kids here, I hope Wrigley is around for my son's first Cubs game. :D


Aww Troy, he's so cute!
Looks like you ;)

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

She shows the same interest in the game as my youngest daughter. She says she is a Yankee fan as well (maybe the attached picture proves something ;) ). But she loved her (and mine) first Yankee game at Anaheim Stadium.

BTW You have a cute daughter.
Aww Chris, what's her name?
She's adorable! I hope Jeter's not her favorite player! :D
Or Johnson since she has a figurine I see.

[Knick9]

Since we're showing off our kids here, I hope Wrigley is around for my son's first Cubs game. :D



Man, that's an intimidating look from your little picther! :laugh ;)

That's great Sweet Lou. You definately had a great time with your daughter. It's always a pleasure having kids go see a game.

[runningshoes]

Is that a signed ball he's holding??

Yeah, can you see who signed it? :D

Hint: It's not a Cub. It's the only ball I brought with me to Manila.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Yeah, can you see who signed it? :D

Hint: It's not a Cub. It's the only ball I brought with me to Manila.
It's a Red Sox pitcher?

[runningshoes]

It's a Red Sox pitcher?

Not even close. :D

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Not even close. :D
Yankees? Expos? Blue Jays? Tigers? :D

[RuthMayBond]

Yeah, can you see who signed it? :D

Hint: It's not a Cub. It's the only ball I brought with me to Manila.
Joe Charboneau? His sig devalues the ball :laugh

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Joe Charboneau? His sig devalues the ball :laugh
And I thought I saw a "French" name in there.
I was gonna say someone Charbonneau :D

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

Aww Chris, what's her name?
She's adorable! I hope Jeter's not her favorite player! :D
Or Johnson since she has a figurine I see.

Her name is Nienke (pronounce Neenkuh). She doesn't have a favorite player. Just the Yanks are her favorite. She has seen Johnson pitch in Anaheim.

BTW what's wrong with Jeter? :confused:

[Ontarioguy]

Well Sweet Lou, looks and sounds like you got the best Father's Day present anyone could possibly ask for! (And it came 2 days early!)

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Her name is Nienke (pronounce Neenkuh). She doesn't have a favorite player. Just the Yanks are her favorite. She has seen Johnson pitch in Anaheim.

BTW what's wrong with Jeter? :confused:
Jeter is a fan favourite, so I was wondering if he was hers
Nienke, cool name, much more original than your name!:D

[runningshoes]

Joe Charboneau? His sig devalues the ball :laugh

Hopefully I haven't jinxed him. :D

[sandlot]

Happy Father's days, guys, to you and all the other Dads on BBF.

[Comm]

Ahhh, you shouldn't put pictures of your kids up on the internet.

[Mattingly]

Sweet Lou, Happy Father's Day to yourself and other Dads. I've dedicated this Father's Day thread (http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=45471) to you and your sweet daughter. :)

Ahhh, you shouldn't put pictures of your kids up on the internet.
So long as last names and city where one lives aren't given, I don't see it as much of a problem as some others would.

[runningshoes]

Ahhh, you shouldn't put pictures of your kids up on the internet.

No, kids shouldn't put pictures of themselves up on the internet.

The only people who know my identity here are the ones I allow to.

[Mattingly]

No, kids shouldn't put pictures of themselves up on the internet.

The only people who know my identity here are the ones I allow to.
I like that idea. Not adding the child's name, city or any other info, such as school, would be a great idea once the pic is out there.

Too many sickos out there.

[Cucamongadan]

here's my story:

May 3rd, 1999: The Angels are scheduled to face the visiting White Sox in a Monday day game. I had gotten 2 tickets to the game and I did what I needed to do for some of my Monday customers over the weekend so I could take the day off. On Monday I packed up my 4 year old future major leaguer for his first game.

He had started his baseball career a couple of years earlier watching the movie Sandlot over and over. When he had begun repeating some of the choicer words of dialogue around the house we had started him on watching real baseball games, which he took to.

At then-called Edison Field we got hot dogs and settled in for a good time. Our seats were pretty terrible. We were in about the 3rd row in the family section behind left field, which is behind the bullpen so there's a lot of the outfield you can't see. And we were right behind some White Sox fans (Angels tended to attract as many fans of their opponents as themselves to their games in those days) who had a large paper target that they intended for Frank Thomas to locate a home run into.

The game was one of Tim Belcher's last career starts, and he didn't have his best stuff that day. The Angels' offensive highlights were doubles by Orlando Palmeiro and Garret Anderson. The game was mainly memorable because Tim Salmon tweaked his wrist diving for a fly ball and was out for a couple of months.

The Angels did have a plane to catch later, so they got through the game very quickly. The White Sox won 8-1 in 2 hours and 8 minutes. But we'll always remember the day...

[Captain Cold Nose]

This is belated, but, anyway . . .
To all you fathers out there, happy birthday-Ralph Kiner, I think.