On July 11, I attended a Minor League Baseball game. It was the Hudson Valley Renegades (Rays farm system) versus the Virginia Black Bears (Pirates farm system) at Dutchess Stadium. This was very hard for me because I was missing the Home Run Derby in San Diego. I attempted to collect a ball but later found out that the Renegades were not allowed to give balls away. The reason I went to the Renegades game was because it was champions night and the first 1,000 guests received a Wade Davis bobblehead. (Since Wade was celebrating the All Star festivities, his family showed up for him.) Being in the area, I had to go. The novelty wasn’t the only excitement. Although nobody hit home runs during the game, foul balls were flying everywhere. It was a good thing the roofs were metal. Also, the defense was great. Double plays were extremely common. I wanted to catch the rest of the Home Run Derby so I left during the seventh inning. (I did see Stanton win. I posted it the next day.) The Renegades won 6-1. Overall, it had been a really fun day. Despite missing the Home Run Derby, the great defense and bobblehead made up for it. I really hope I can catch another Renegades game another time.

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