Some 2nd Game

My friend Pk attended last night's Cliff Lee love-fest, specifically selecting this game to see Lee's triumphant return.

He reports:

The man got a thunderous standing ovation for executing a sacrifice bunt, that's about what I can tell you in terms of just how crazed the atmosphere. As part of the opening weekend, they had lotsa little kids involved in the game -- the lineups were announced by some little girl and the 1st inning at-bats were announced by some little boy.

So, it's not quite 7 pm, and the little girl is announcing the lineups for both teams. Finally, after announcing Valdez batting 8th, the little girl knows enough to give a dramatic pause. The bullpen doors open in CF, and No. 33 comes bolting outta the gate. "Batting 9th for the Phillies, pitcher Cliff Lee!!!" I don't think anyone in the stadium could even hear her say the word "Lee", because by then it was so loud, every single person standing and cheering like mad.

I think I can safely say that it was the most electric 2nd game of the season that anyone has ever witnessed.