Admission to a ballgame comes with no promises, which is part of the allure. No reviews to consider, no spoilers to avoid. Bring your hopes and expectations and see if they match with reality.
When they do, you get a sublime afternoon like Thursday at Yankee Stadium, when everything unfolds just right — not a cloud in the sky or a blemish in the box score. The best hitter homers on his first swing of the season. The best pitcher sets a team record for opening day strikeouts. The rookie shortstop steals a base, turns a double play and radiates joy in his major league debut.