The Grizzlies/Aces series began Friday night. I support my local guys (and professional sports in Reno)but with the Grizzlies in town, all bets were off. I put on my Grizzlies fitted home cap, Mrs. nvsfg put on her Grizzlies visor and her "I see Orange People" Giants sweatshirt and we were offf to the game.

As we arrived at the game I ran into a City Councilman that I have worked with over the years on youth Sports programs. He took one look at our gear, smiled, shook his head, and walked over to greet us. He points to my hat with a quizzical look and I said " You have known me for ten years, you know I'm a Giants fan, you can't be surprised ?."

Seeing the youngsters (semi-youngsters ?) up close was pretty cool. Living here in Reno I haven't seen a Grizzlies game since I moved from the Central Valley fifteen years ago. Our seats are close and it was nice to talk with a few as they warmed up. Grizz ended up with the win 9-5, won Saturday, Sunday and are going for the sweep on Monday. On to the pics:

Recognize This Guy ? He had a nice laugh when I asked him how Velez could be on the MLB roster. Did he have pictures of Sabean in a compromising position ?

Bowker stretching out.

My adopted son. Came over and said "Hi Dad " LOL.

My son's autograph.

Jesus Sighting.

Rohlinger and Timpner.

My Son at the plate.

Sadler talking with Bam-Bam after ripping a nice single down the RF line.

Whiteside's HR swing.

Downs with the double, yes !!

The sun sets on the Aces chances for a win.

Big Inning for the Grizz.

Who's that skinny man with the flat brim hat.

The first Jeepney in Reno

Update: We were at the game on Mothers Day with my younger daughter and her husband. One of our seatmates made two of his four seats available so we could bring them. A very nice gesture on his part.

After Friday night's game I did a little research on Grizzly 1B Coach Hensley Muelens. Found out his nickname was "Bam-Bam". Mrs. nvsfg and her friend got his attention by sayin "Hey, Bam-Bam how you doing today ?" That got a huge smile and they talked with him throughout the Saturday game that I was unable to attend. On Sunday, he brings an autographed game ball, walks over gives it to my daughter (who is pregnant), because Mrs. nvsfg told him that she had already purchased Giants gear for the baby. "Bring him up right" he said. New Pics Below:

Jesus flirting with Mrs. nvsfg. One of the few autographs he gave. She called out to him and said "Hey Guzman, your Mom said you have to sign my hat today for Mothers Day" LOL. It worked.

Nestor Rojas. Where do the Giants find these "square" Catchers ? Didn't get to see him hit, but a pretty nice guy.

This is a pretty happy group of guys. In a four game series the Grizz scored 43 runs. Pretty sure they are looking forward to coming back to Reno in September. I know I am.