The baseball playoffs make me a nervous wreck. I left work early today (don’t tell) to come home and watch the Cardinals in Game 1 of the NLDS against San Diego. My son, Jeff, was here when I arrived. But he knows me _ so he soon left because it’s not pleasant to be around me when the Cardinals are playing in the playoffs. Unless they win, of course, but that’s a risk.
Game 1 was beautiful; the Cardinals did everything right. They looked better than they have in weeks _ crisp, solid hitting, great pitching, unbelievable defense. Was it real?
I hope so. Game 2 is Thursday. I wonder where my son will be?