Joe and I got up early enough to drive over to Wrigley Field. The ticket window opened up at 9. The window was behind home plate and the line circled around the outside of Wrigley, along Addison, way down the right field line. Many of the people in line were scalpers. One of the scalpers, seeing I was with a kid, let me ahead of him. The only tickets available were standing room only. Above is the view along Sheffield, behind the right field fence, when we were on our way back to the car.
Walking to the Cubs game.
Making the trek toward Wrigley Field on Addison Street.
We love the old homes with neat landscaping in the North Side of Chicago.
David said that it didn't seem like a mile.
We found some free parking, as usual, in a neighborhood about a mile from Wrigley.
Almost to Wrigley!
It was a wonderful day for a ball game with temps in the 70's and gusty winds and sunny skies!
The boys really liked the Cubs Mr. Potato Head giveaway!
One of the most famous signs in baseball...
You are looking at a true blue Cubs fan!
Go Cubs Go!
The Cubs have friendly ushers who go out of their way to take family photos. I have experienced this on several occasions. The usher who did it today was even kind enough to let me show him how to use my broken camera.
The wind was blowing out to right and was in Matt's face.
This was our view. We began in the standing room only section, behind section 215. It didn't take us long to find some good seats.
David and Joe are enjoying a big Cubs win!
Ted Lily pitched a great game. With the wind blowing out, he gave up only one run in eight innings. Here he pitches to Astros legend Craig Biggio.
David really enjoyed seeing the Cubs win. This is the best the Cubs have played in four years. They have a real chance to make the playoffs this year.
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