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Aaron Sanchez Bobblehead Day

July 9, 2017
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On Sunday we headed down to Rogers Centre for the Blue Jays game against the Houston Astros. Unfortunately Angela had to work so she wasn’t able to join us.

The roof was closed when we got in, but before the game they opened the flap over in left field which usually means they are opening the roof.

Carey and Julie were at the game sitting in the same section as us.

The roof almost open, during the 5th inning, it started to rain bit but they left the roof open, maybe they were hoping for a rain delay based on the way the Jays played.

We were sitting in Section 536L, seats 101-104.

The announced crowd was 46,622. It was the shortest game we have seen, we left in the top of the 7th when the Astros were leading 11-0. Before we could clear the loudspeakers outside the stadium, it was 15-0. As I told the girls, I would have turned the game off when it was 6-0.

Our next game is on July 30th, it is Red Jersey giveaway.

The final boxscore, it was the 4th worst loss in Blue Jays history.

Blue Jays vs Yankees

June 4, 2017
Rainwater

It was Josh Donaldson Bobblehead Day at the final game of the Blue Jays vs Yankees four game series. Toronto needed the win to split the series. Angela had to work today, so Gillian invited Farriyan, a friend of hers from Mac.

With the rain and risk of thunderstorms the roof was closed again.

The Blue Jay mascot Ace, was up near our section.

We were in Section 512, Row 11, Seats 7-11.

The Jays won the game 3-2, it was Josh Donaldson hitting his 6th home run of the year in the bottom of the 8th inning for the lead. Roberto Osuna came in for a 1-2-3 ninth and struck out the side to earn his 13th save. It was a quick game, it only took 2 hours and 27 minutes.

After the game we headed to Chinatown for some dinner.

We went to Ajisen Ramen. Gillian had spotted it last time we were walking back to the Subway.

We parked at Kipling and took the Subway down to the game. The Line 1 from St. George to Sheppard West (formerly Downsview) was closed all weekend for the signal work. The Gardiner was also closed for most of the day due to a Heart & Stroke Bike ride. Here is Claudia trying to stretch her arms.

Blue Jays Win!

July 24, 2016
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Gillian and I had no problem getting our Kevin Pillar bobbleheads. When we headed to the Westjet Flight Deck, the lines to take photos with the Kevin Pillar cutouts were short. Here we are with Pillar, Saunders, and Encarnacion.

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We found the giant Josh Donaldson Bobblehead.

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This was the lineup outside Gate 10 at 11:10am, about 20 minutes after the gates opened. When we walked by the entrance, there was about 8 cases of bobbleheads left, there might be 50 per case. There were a lot of disappointed fans.

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The lineup to get into the Jays Shop.

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We were sitting in Section 512R, Seats 11 and 12. Some of the pre-game show had a bit on the Jays players as super heroes, Edwin Encarnacion was the Incredible Hulk.

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The first pitch, it was a good pitchers duel. J.A. Happ was on the hill for the Jays. He allowed one hit over six innings. The bullpen followed with a shutout 7-8-9th.

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It was Clark Kent Pillar.

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Instead of the usual photos of the players when they were batting, they put up photos of them as Super Heroes. Her is Josh Donaldson as Thor.

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After a good play they would flash up this Wow!! Awesome! with Pillar.

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The final boxscore.

2016-07-24 07.58.54 pm

Kevin Pillar Bobblehead Game

July 24, 2016
Rainwater

The line’s are busy and long for the Pillar bobblehead game. The line on the left is for gates 1 and 2. The one on the right is for gates 3 and 4. Both lines went down to Front St. The roof is being opened. Looking to avoid the sweep.

2-Lo Bobblehead Day

July 3, 2016
Rainwater

We headed down to the Rogers Centre for the final game of the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays. It was Troy Tulowitzki Bobblehead day.

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The first pitch, we were sitting up in section 539, row 6 seats 5-9. We were right by the left field foul pole.

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Claudia was taking some video with her camera.

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This was the bottom of the 6th inning when the Jays scored 8 runs, here we are celebrating the first 3 runs of the inning on Tulo’s 3 run homer to left.

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2-Lo crossing the plate. It was an awesome game that was never in doubt from the first inning when Russell Martin hit a 3 run shot. J.A. Happ pitched a great game with 11 strikeouts. The final score was 17-1.

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After the game we headed to Xam Yu for dinner, as soon as we sat down the lady asked if we wanted pork noodle soup. Maybe we have been there too many times.

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Some of the sights along Spadina and Dundas.

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Walking east along Dundas Street.

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Not much sidewalk space with all the signs.

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One of the moose from the Toronto Moose in the City, hard to believe that happened in the year 2000.

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Looking south down University Avenue from Dundas.

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It was a great day at the ballpark with outstanding weather.

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Here is the Troy Tulowitzki bobblehead, it is a lot nicer than the Josh Donaldson one we got earlier in the season. Gillian and I are hoping to add a Kevin Pillar in a few weeks.

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The final boxscore.

2016-07-03 10.01.24 pm

First Blue Jays Game of the Season

April 24, 2016
Rainwater

We headed down to our first Blue Jays game of the year for Josh Donaldson Bobblehead Day.

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As you can see in the photo, we got there early and it was a little on the chilly side.

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We drove down and parked over towards Spadina and Queen, not a good idea, getting out after the game was a zoo.

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The roof was closed.

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We were pretty high up, after last year’s playoff run, getting tickets was harder this year. We were seated in Section 515R, seats 8-11.

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The Blue Jays won the game 6-3 over the Oakland Athletics.

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Bautista Bobblehead

April 19, 2015
Rainwater

We headed down to the Blue Jays game on the 19th for Jose Bautista bobblehead day. We got there at our usual bobblehead arrival time ~10:00am and the line-ups were longer than normal.

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The Jays were playing the Atlanta Braves.

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The roof was closed, and that always changes the way the game looks.

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New Blue Jay Josh Donaldson went 0-4.

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Jose Bautista.

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Rookie and Mississauga native Dalton Pompey. He didn’t have a good game, a misplayed ball and an overthrown ball led to a few runs.

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Rookie Daniel Norris started but only didn’t make it out of the third inning. Here he is getting the hook.

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We were sitting up in the 500 section (520, row 10).

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The Jays lost 5-2, here is the final box score.

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We’re heading down on Mother’s Day for the game against the Red Sox. It is Josh Donaldson Replica Jersey Day.