6508. Go to the NLDS

With the Brewers having a legitimate chance of making the play-offs and the World Series, the hubby starting talking about going to the World Series. In order to get to the World Series, the Brewers have to get into the play-offs first. It looked like they were going to be the Wild Card Team and the Cubs were going to be the Central Division Champs. After a few lucky breaks and an extra game, the Brewers were Central Division Champs. We were headed to the play-offs.

Not only did the hubby want to go to the World Series, he wanted to go to as many play off games as possible. I received an email about early ticket access to the Wild Card Game and the Division Series. I forwarded to the hubby and he bought Wild Card Tickets, NLDS (Division Series) tickets for Games 1 and 3. Tickets were only $40 a piece so it wasn't too bad and we would be refunded any games that weren't played at Miller Park.

Since the Brewers won the Central with the best record in the National League, they didn't have to play the Wild Card and would have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Game One of the NLDS was scheduled for 4:07 and after working out a few details, I was able to get out of work early for it. We left Appleton at 1:00 and got to Miller Park at 3:30. We had a few traffic snarls, due to other issues besides game traffic. Actually we didn't mind getting to the game this late as we were further back in the parking lot and it would be easier to get out.

We got inside as they sang the National Anthem and were upstairs for the first pitch. We were in our seats in time for the game to start. Miller Park was rocking with play-off fever and the noise level was crazy. Our seats were in the right field corner by Bernie's Chalet. 

They were actually very good seats until the fourth when the sun was in our eyes but that was only a few innings. 

I was worried about it being too loud but actually it wasn't bad. You could definitely tell there was a different vibe to the crowd -- a play-off vibe.It was loud, energetic, and was there for the game. 

I met up with Andrea who was also at the game. It was great being able to see people I knew at the game.

Speaking of the game, it was a really good game. The Brewers pitched a bull pen game and had a 2-0 lead going into the late innings. They actually stranded the bases loaded in the 8th inning. We headed downstairs after the 7th to walk around. The hubby asked me after the 8th if I wanted to go back to our seats and I was like, the game is almost over by the time we get back up there it would be over. 

Yeah well, we should have gone back to our seats. The Rockies tied it in the top of the ninth and we were headed to extra innings. We watched the ninth from the third base side and we decided to move to the outfield for the tenth. We stood by the rail of Friday's and watched the tenth. After "Moose" hit the game winning single, we were out of the park and in our car within 5 minutes. I knew we weren't been able to see the celebration and I was hungry (okay more like hangry in the ninth). However, I think we learned our lesson and should have headed back to our seats. 

Despite the hit to the wallet, I can't wait for more play off baseball. Hopefully I will be able to cross off "Go to the World Series" off the bucket list or at least the NLCS. Play-off fever is high this year at Miller Park and it's only going to get worse.