Fireball

The Reds' AAA affiliate was in town, and their big off-season signing, a fireball-throwing Cuban whose fastball tops out at 100 mph, was on the mound. Naturally, I had to go.

I probably ended up talking with the friend who went along more than closely watching the play on the field, but it was a nice night to be outside at a ballgame. I did see the lanky lefty light up the radar gun with triple digits and uncork a couple wild heaters, so I got what I came for.

And there was a seal mascot too.