Things to keep in mind before going to an Angels playoff game
1. Leave early. Really early. If you live in Orange County give it at least 2-3 hours before game time. Pretend you’re going on a trans-Atlantic flight. The traffic gets so mind-numbing you might consider taking the train.
2. Tailgate. Don’t skimp on getting the full experience of the playoffs. At a minimum bring beer and lawn chairs and crank your music with the ones you love. Then sweet talk the people who brought the whole nine yards like they’re competing with Bobby Flay into sharing their food. Remember, Angel fans are family but this is especially true during the playoffs.
Adenhart’s Spirit Lives On at the Big A
Nick Adenhart Memorial at Angel Stadium.
Six months ago 22-year old LA Angel Nick Adenhart pitched six scoreless innings in Oakland and then was killed by a drunk driver the next morning on his way home from the airport.
The news knocked the wind out of Orange County. People who had never heard of him couldn’t stop talking about it. Here was someone who was beginning to pick up momentum and pursue his limitless future and out of nowhere it was all destroyed.
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