San Antonio Mission vs Midland Rockhounds

Nelson Wolff Stadium.

050826 Well, when I left the campground, I wanted to make sure I had a full tank after the game so I pulled into a place called Buc-ees, a well-known huge gas station in the south. I mean they got hundreds of gas pumps and they make all there treats right there in the store. There was a virtual cash there where you had to take a picture of the beaver known as Buc-ee. I got all gassed up provisioned and hit the road, Like I said, I took my time in the morning so by the time I got on the road it was well the past 1400. I had only an hour and 20 minute drive to the stadium. 

Fanny pack giveaway

I pulled into the stadium, there was already half a parking lot full of people and they had their chairs out at the gate.  What’s going on I thought maybe they are the staff or something I parked but I stayed in a van. There was still more than 3 hours before first pitch. I kept watching or more people got in line with lawn chairs and drinks as if they’re gonna be there for a while. When I pulled in, there was a sign that said $12 for parking, but there was nobody there to take the money so after about an hour I looked up and there was a guy there with a remote scanner, taking money for parking so I got out of the van and I walked up to him and explained that I came in early and there was nobody here to take the money so I offered to pay the $12, but he just waved me off and said you're good. I asked him why is everybody waiting at the gate? He said there is a giving away to the first 4000 people and I’m thinking wow 4000 could be a crowded game so I looked up online to find out that the gates open at six an hour before the game so 6 o’clock, I got out of my van I’ve gotten in line. I really didn’t care if I got something free, but I got in line and I got through the gate and I got a free fanny pack that says San Antonio Mission on it. There was a big crowd, probably a sell out. Attendance 5,562. 

The first thing I wanted to do was get a hat and a sticker, but that was a really long line for the Team store and it was a

Ballapeño

pretty small Team store so I figured I’ll come back later in the game, so I went and got hotdog and a beer found my seat. The time went quick waiting for the game to start, I watched Ethan Salas, the Padres #1 prospect, warming up outside of the dugout where they had a pitching machine and he was standing probably about 30 feet  taking really fast pitches.  Had a nice high school choir sing the national anthem and we were ready for baseball. 

The Mission got out to an early lead off on a 2 RBI double in the 2nd and a pair of RBI singles in the 3rd. The Rockhounds score 1 in the 4th and 3 in the 5th to get within 1 run,  but the home team answered with 2 more in the bottom of the 5th and add on with 1 more in the 7th and keeping the Midland off the board through the 9th. Final score 8 to 4. Weather 78 degrees, Cloudy, game time 2:28. It was a good home win in front of a large crowd. I did go to the team store in the 6th inning. 

I made it out of the ballpark in good shape and hit the road south towards the Gulf of Mexico. I pulled into Live Oak Rest Area Southbound for an overnight.   Here is a link to my shared photos. Thanks for visiting 😀

Missions Win!