Brett Myers comes off the field after pitching a scoreless 8th in relief for the IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown this evening. Myers needed just eight pitches to get two ground-outs and a strike-out. It was likely his last rehab assignment after coming off what was thought to be season-ending hip surgery.
School started this week here in the Lehigh Valley but that didn't keep fans away from the ballpark tonight. There were some 9,000 on hand to make the last Wednesday game of the season yet another sell-out. It's suddenly cool here. Smoke drifting from the barbecue shack added an autumnal tang to the air, as a full moon climbed high in the sky. With the 'Pigs down 2-1, there were still about 7,000 on hand for the 9th, when the team loaded the bases on a single, an error, and an intentional walk, only to fall short. Several major league parks probably had far fewer folks in attendance tonight.
Even minor league free agents must prefer playing to crowds who appreciate their efforts.
