At American Family Field

We used to be huge baseball fans

(The Yankees, but, of course!)

And followed all their games and cheered

Until our throats were hoarse.

 

Our fervor somehow waned and now

We couldn’t even name

The players on the team, although

We still enjoy the game.

 

While visiting Milwaukee,

We learned there would be a match

Of the Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates

Which we (pun!) could catch.

 

The Pirates pitcher, we found out,

Had quite an arm to wield,

So my husband got us tickets

And we headed to the field.

 

Their ballpark is a beauty

And we joined in with the crowd

Rooting for their favorite Brewers

As instructed – very loud!

 

At inning six, a race is held;

Five “sausages” compete.

The winner was Chorizo,

Bratwurst,* sadly, in defeat.

 

The final score was 4-2,

The Brewers with the prize,

The Pirate pitcher taken out,

Which was a big surprise.

 

Despite not being N.L.**fans,

We had a lot of fun,

For certain sayings hit the mark

And “When in Rome…” is one.

 

*The others include Hot Dog, Italian and Polish

**National League