The Cold, Hard Truth

So, now MLB players in Chicago know what athletes and parents of athletes who play spring sports in the Midwest go through. God, it was softball-awful at Wrigley Field last night. The wind, rain and cold reminded me of Clare’s visit to Judson University freshman year. That’s a tale best told over hot chocolate or hot totties, take your pick. According to the box score on MLB.com, the weather was “45 degrees, Rain” with wind “23 mph, In From LF.” Maybe the wind helped push Tim Anderson’s ball into the stands in right field for a solo shot in the third inning, but I don’t see how. The box score also put attendance at just over 34,000. Most of the fans must’ve dressed up as empty seats. Weather travails notwithstanding, the Sox won, 3-1. It sure would be nice to see Michael Kopech go long enough to get himself a win starting. Maybe next time. It would also be nice if no one had to be subjected to playing or watching a ballgame the next time conditions like these hit. Turn a crosstown game into a twin bill? Kopech could crack 200 wins before that happens.