First off, I think the Intimidators is a great name for a baseball team. Up until ten years ago, they were the Peidmont Phillies and the Peidmont Boll Weevils. In 2000, Dale Earnhardt purchased a share in the team’s ownership. It was then that the name was changed to the Kannapolis Intimidators, in honor of Earnhardt’s legendary nickname. Unfortunately for the home team, the Augusta GreenJackets were not all that intimidated and snuck out of Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium with a 7-6 victory. As you probably guessed by now, it was Education Day at the ballpark. We made the best of it by giving out some Louisville Slugger Tour for the Cure mini-bats to the kids. This picture sums up the crowd perfectly:

We headed to Zebulon, NC to see the Carolina Mudcats later in the evening. If you have never heard of Zebulon, don’t worry, you are not alone. The Mudcats play their games at Five County Stadium, named for Wake, Franklin, Nash, Johnston Counties and the nearby Wilson County. What is a Mudcat? It’s a type of catfish. And for that reason, the team does not sell tickets to games, but rather fishing licenses to see the team play. Thanks to Lindsay for getting us fed, and giving us a great item for a raffle. Five County Stadium is two-tiered stadium that offers great views from both levels. My favorite part of the stadium was the giant speed pitch sign in the outfield.

Chris, as usual, made some friends at the ballpark. He helped Lois (who runs the Customer Service booth), by opening doors for her and she carried boxes back and forth. Here is what Lois had to say about Chris: