Category: Sports
Sporting Events
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2026 Tiger Game and Fireworks
It was a rainy day but an exciting game as the Tigers came back from a 4-0 deficit to tie, but the bullpen gave up the winning run. The biggest roar from the crowd came when they flashed the Pistons had just taken the lead on the Orlando Magic after being down by over 20.
After the game, their was a great fireworks show which looked great with the new skyscraper in the background.
Thanks to Nick and his Mom for the great seats, right above the Tigers dugout.
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3rd Tiger Game in 2024
The Tigers are in a wildcard race, so we had that to cheer for when we went with Nick and his family. It was Nicks birthday which made the event that much more festive.The pregame activities were great. Everyone got a free shirt to start. Then James got a foul ball during batting practice, and James was on Jumbo screen twice this game, a record for him. This was also Latin America night and their were some awesome dances and a tribute to all the Latin players and their contribution to baseball and the Tigers. Alex Aveilia through out the first pitch.
Unfortunately the Tigers ran into some strong pitching and did not score until the 9th inning (2 runs), but unfortunately Baltimore scored 4 runs in the first 8 innings to win the game 4-2.
Beautiful night in downtown Detroit, and all is not lost as the Twins were losing big time when we left the park. Big thanks to Nick and his family for inviting us.
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Tigers Game Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness 2024
Nicks family invited us to the Tiger game which was supporting breast cancer awareness. We left early but got tied up on 94 but still made it to the game on time. While walking to the game from our parking spot, Mom and Dad got to visit Jame’s school – Mike Illitch School of Business – and took a few pics. Detroit is great in this area with all the sports in one area downtown.Unfortunately the Tigers blew a lead and lost. There hitting just isn’t there this year and I personally think they took a big step backwards. Sloppy play in the field makes me wonder if they are getting the proper coaching. They lost 5-4, but at least it wasn’t as bad as yesterdays loss – 10-0 – at the hands of these same Brewers.
Amazingly, one of James friends who went to Europe was also at the game and joined James for a few pictures as well. All in all it was a great way to spend a cloudy afternoon in Detroit. (more…)
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2024 Congrats to our Football Teams
Today is Super Bowl Sunday and while most don’t care who wins, it should be mentioned that it was a really great year for football in Detroit and the state of Michigan, maybe the best ever. While the playoffs were going on you could see the pride in signs on the roads, in the work places, and on billboards. They were all celebrating the playoffs – both pro and college.The Michigan Wolverines, after losing in the playoffs the last two years (last years lost really hurt as most felt they took TCU lightly), the Wolverines won it all. After a relatively easy schedule (and a sign stealing controversy to boot), The Wolverines beat ranked teams to win it all. First the Penn State win at Penn State, then Ohio State, then iowa to win the Big Ten Championship, then Alabama in the playoffs, and finally Washington in the championship game.
And while the Lions did not make it to the superbowl, they did win two playoff games and had a 17 point halftime lead in the NFC championship game.
All in all it was a great football season!
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James Goes To Red Wing Game From School
James took advantage of his college location and went to his first Red Wing game at Little Caesars arena.
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2023 Nicks Birthday Party at Comerica Park
James friend Nick held another birthday party at Comerica Park and once again the Tigers won. This means it was a clean sweep since his birthday last year with the Tigers winning all the games Nick and James attended in the past year (4 or 5 games). For a team well under 500 this is an achievement. The evening was beautiful despite 94 being shut down for construction which caused us a little delay. After the game we did a little tour of the area since James school is in this location. James took a couple pics in front of his school – the Mike Illitch School of Business. Also this evening Dave Chappelle was doing a live concert so the town was really buzzing this evening. A great evening and a great finale to our summer activities. -
2023 Tiger No Hitter at Comerica Part
Tigers got a no hitter on this wet day at Comerica Park. James met up with his friend Nick who’s family kindly invited us to join them at the park. The rain really made things miserable but it was fascinating seeing the grounds crew work the field to keep it playable. James’ Dad had been to many Tiger games but could not ever remembering being at one that was rain delayed, probably because when James’ Dad was growing up the Tiger games were relatively cheap to attend and there was always room in the bleachers so if it was a nice day, you just hopped on the bus at Grindley (now the closest bus stop is Michigan Ave) and went to the game. If it was raining you watched it on TV. James got so well he began to feel sick so unfortunately we had to leave before the no hitter was complete, but that was ok as we were there for all the scoring that took place. We ended up watching the no hitter on TV.
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2023 VIP Camp Bowling (UV)
VIP Camp continues to plan things once a month for its campers, and this month had a special treat, a bowling outing but not just a bowling outing but a bowling outing in an ultraviolet setting. The lanes were all lit up and the bowling alley looked pretty spectacular (or at least as spectacular as a bowling alley can get in this day and age).James bowled very well and had one of his highest games. A great time was had by all and we are all looking forward to the summer VIP camp which is rapidly approaching.
James took advantage of this outing to turn in his deposit for camp via check, thus saving himself a stamp. Maybe all those business classes he is taking in college are starting to pay off!
