Lowrider

Tonight, the Mets and Cards are playing Game 7 of the NLCS. Winner goes to the World Series. Yesterday, I went to Dodger Stadium to get a refund for a NCLS scenario that never happened. It was a much different vibe than when I waited in line to get tickets. This time there were no wristbands, lottery, A Martinez asking trivia questions, or reporter from the local Chinese paper asking me if I was there because of rookie hurler Hung Chi Kuo--just me in a mostly empty parking lot.



After I got the credit reimbursed on my card, the guy behind the counter said, "We're going to the World Series next year!" I hope so, but we'll see. I drove away, watching the murals of Nomar Garciaparra, Eric Gagne, and other players that we'll probably lose to free agency fade into my rear-view mirror. Another memorable season ends.