First off, thank you to Low Commander for the new header.

Pregame again was same beer but better food. My buddy knows how to cook and I’m just happy to be fed.

First vuvuzela heard right before the game started. Thankfully wasn’t heard throughout the game.

There was a guy that, every inning, would call out “C-Y” or “Yelly” like he knew him. Yelich never looked over once.

Smyly gave up an infield single to Jose Altuve on his first pitch.

King Felix seemed to injure himself after fielding a ground ball but he shook it off and dominated like he is known to do.

This WBC squad member was worried her slingshot would break.

There weren’t as many Venezuelan fans as there were Dominican and Puerto Rican fans for game 1  but they did their best to make their presence known.

These guys got featured a couple of times on the big screen with their masks and flag/capes.

Odor’s solo home run put a damper on the evening. It didn’t seem like the USA squad would be able to do anything against the Venezuela pitching staff.

That was until…

Adam Jones ties it up in the 8th!

And then…

And just like that, USA has the lead.

Game 1 had a better atmosphere considering the lack of scoring but when the USA squad started hitting, everyone was on their feet. I think both games had about the same number of people in attendance which isn’t a good thing since it was less than 20,000 for each.

Extras:

Jerseys/attire seen: Nationals. Cowboys. Athletics. Puerto Rico Olympics. Diamondbacks. White Sox. Brewers. Phillies. Blue Jays . Islanders. Gonzaga. Arizona State. Steelers. Cabrera 2006 WBC Venezuela jersey. USA soccer. Brooklyn Dodgers. St. Louis Blues. Seahawks. WBC Japan jersey. Tigers. Indians. Twins. Angels. Raiders. Braves. Long Beach St. Univ. of Arizona.

Beers consumed: Founders All Day IPA (3), Arrogant Bastard Ale, 25oz Bud Light (2), 10 Barrel Pub Ale