My Performance at the Phillies Game...

So, the day began with some iffy weather, travelling down to Citizens Bank Park I encountered a storm or two, but arrived thankfully to a very dry stadium. Unfortunately, I was there almost 3 hours prior to the game for my sound check, so there was plenty of time for anything to happen. ...and it did. lol. But I'll get to that.

Post sound check, me and my folks (of course I had to include my parents in the day! A daughter singing at a baseball game? A dream for any dad, and a very special moment for any mom.) ate at McFadden's, a restaurant connected to the Phillies Offices. Gates opened, and we were able to enter the stadium. The weather held up, but began to get a bit dark. Then there was a sudden flash, and that was all she wrote.

Lightning, thunder, and rain ---OH MY! And what a storm it was. I've never heard thunder so loud! I assumed it was due to the rumbling reverberating throughout the metal in the stadium, otherwise it was just an incredibly ferocious storm. We were coming up on an hour prior to the game, and it really looked like the day would be a wash. But the rain began to let up, and suddenly, the sun was out and shining, as if there hadn't been a storm at all.

We sat down in our seats, and watched what was a very exciting game! My contact at the Phillies told me to meet with her at the end of the 5th Inning to get me situated down near the field. So, the time came, I left mom and dad, and went down the elevators into the underbelly of the stadium. They set me up in the posh "Star Dressing Room", where I sat nervously and tried to get into the "zone". I was scheduled to sing during the 7th Inning Stretch, and let me tell you, the 6th Inning FLEW BY!

Next thing I know I'm standing at the entrance to the field, right by the Pirates' (opposing team for that day) dugout. I walked up the small flight of stairs (with my legs that have now turned to jelly) and proceeded to get situated in front of my mic stand. The announcer gave me a very lovely introduction, and I started the song. I remembered every word, and hit every note, and when I was finished, heard the cheers and applause of 40, 030 people. It was surreal, and an experience I won't soon forget.

Many thanks to everyone who made the day such a success! Thanks to Helen Leicht from WXPN for the opportunity to represent their great station, as well as John, Chris, and Jody from the Phillies Organization. And last but not least, thanks to my mom and dad for being there with me!

Congrats to the Phillies, who beat the Pirates 5-1 that day!

Best,
Trisha =)

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