It was two hours before first pitch and Jane Sorendino, 90, was set for the ball game - set to begin her 40th season at the ballpark. Friday was an exhibition, sure, with the home opener not until April 11, but Jane would be in her seat.
"I'm awfully excited," she said, her Phillies backpack stocked with grapes and crackers, her season ticket tucked inside her Phillies hand purse, her Phillies jacket draped across her wheelchair, which she needs sometimes now to get around, and, which, of course, is Phillies maroon.
"Let's go," she said. "I'm looking forward to my first hot dog.