Day 2 started off early out in Surprise, AZ. We decided we would hit up the training facility at Surprise because we thought we would try and get Guthrie at the KC training facility. We got there right as gates were opening at 10 and did not get anything from any KC players. So we waited until gates opened and then went to the Rockies @ Rangers game. This was a split squad so we were not sure who would be coming to Surprise to play.

While we were waiting outside we met up with Tanya and her friends Kristin and Ryan.

As the gates opened we went immediately to the Rockies wall and waited for them to come out and warm up.  They team came out about 30 min before the game to warm-up and sign some autographs.

Some of the autographs I got during that game were:

Jordan Pacheco- Helmet

Eric Young Jr-Helmet

Tyler Colvin- Helmet

Wilin Rosario- Helmet and Game worn Hat

This was a good game and it looked like it was going to be a quick game but once they put Bentancourt in one inning took as long as the pervious innings put together.

Chatwood started this game and looked great through 3 solid innings.

Rockies got on the board early in the 2^nd inning by Torrealba’s double which Colvin and Blackmon scored with one out. Next batter was Brignac who RBI singled and brought Torrealba in.

They battled through the 5^th and then the Rockies opened it up in the 6^th by scoring 9 including a homerun by Baby Bull and Reid Brignac!

 At this point the Rockies were up on the Rangers 14-8.  The Rangers ended up scoring 1 in the 9^th but the Rockies finished on top 14-9.

During the 8^th inning Mariano and I got in a line to get Nolan Ryan’s autograph. After waiting for him to sign for his whole section then he signs for about 100 people and is done. Mariano and I were 12^th and 13^th in line which was great because we went down and was able to meet him and get an awesome autograph.

After we got Ryan’s autograph we headed back to Goodyear to watch the Diamondbacks at Cleveland. On the way to the stadium we almost got in a really bad accident but we finally made it to the ballpark just in time for us to get a decent place on Arizona’s wall. We were hoping to see 2 former Rockies Wil Neives and Matt Reynolds, but neither had made the road trip with the team.

W sat out in the grass this game which was nice because we were able to be neutral and just relax during this game. Arizona ended up beating Cleveland  7-5 but it was actually a very good game.

One highlight of this game was the fact that Mark Reynolds of the Indians crushed a homer over the scoreboard and almost out of the stadium.  That homerun had to easily of went 450 feet.

Day 2 was definitely a long day but well worth it! This is where I’m going to leave day 2 I will have day 3 and 4 posted before Opening day so keep an eye out for them!

Also contest time: We talked with Giambi on day 1 and we asked him “What was his favorite place to eat In-N-Out burger OR Whataburger”? (Jared and Mariano please don’t answer) I will be posting the correct answer in day 3 or 4 blog! If you answer correctly then I have a few prizes to give away!

Thanks for reading! Only 1 week till Opening Day!

I’m Blake St Babe and this is The Take: From Surprise and Goodyear!