While yesterday was kid’s day, today was Military Appreciation Night at TD Ameritrade Park. During pre-game the throngs of founds, hovering around 9,000, were treated to a fly over, a trio of parachutists, an acoustic rendition of our national anthem, and a parade of vets and their families making their way around the warning track to be honored. In left center a giant American flag, hoisted by two fire truck ladders in the parking lot, violently waved with the aid of a warm southern wind.
With the King of Anthills, better known as Jeff Albrecht, starting in what will be his last career regular season game at TD Ameritrade Park we were slated to see an unforgettable performance by the southpaw senior from Creighton Prep.