Six of One, Half Dozen of a Mother
Observations From the Visitors Dugout

1. It seems Major League Baseball had it all wrong from the very beginning. Apparently, the ideal position from which to call balls and strikes is 20 feet past 1st base. Beyond the fence. Under a tent. Sitting in a folding chair. Behind some sweet-looking Foster Grants. Although having a cold beverage in-hand appears to be optional.

2. Whatever you do, don't confuse 1st Baseman Tyler Taylor with 3rd Baseman Taylor Tyler.

3. Even if he fails to swing level, it's imperative that Cody still run like the devil.

4. Don't make her come out there.

5. Red Sno-Cone syrup is so this year's black.

6. Capitalism run amok: A 5-year-old at the concession stand buying a package of sour straws with mommy's debit card.

And America's past time advances another inch toward the 20th Century.