Our last day of Olympic events started with Baseball. 2008 was the last year that Baseball and Softball were included in the Olympics so we were happy to have the chance to witness both American teams play their last Olympic hoorah.We were fortunate enough to be able to attend with Chris, Derek, Ian and Heather. We all got together for breakfast before the event, where we had a few mimosas. Thanks to Beijing keeping concession prices at rock bottom, the guys decided to take advantage of 60 cent beers early in the game. By the end of the game I think they had purchased 38 beers and distributed them to Americans (and one Canadian) throughout our section. No one complained about this generosity. ;-)
America played Japan for the bronze medal and it was quite an interesting game. Though the game wasn't even close, you would never have known by watching the Japanese fans. They have cheers for every player and team cheers and flags and noise makers and they never sat down. We were happy that by some stroke of luck we ended up on the US side. It was exhausting just to watch them.
America pulled away with the Bronze medal and we headed our happy that we had medalled in the final Olympic baseball event ever.
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