Originally I was going to include this in my previous post but I thought George should have his own post. We didn't have time to do much in Tucson other than go to the cemetery but we did grab some lunch at a little Mexican place called El Merendero. It was featured in the Tucson travel magazine and for good reason. I ordered Flautas and they were delicious. Ken's enchiladas looked good too. The Rangers game was slow and boring so we ended up leaving during the 6th. Don't even know if they won or not.
Today we toured Taliesen West, Frank Lloyd Wright's western home and campus. Taliesen is built in Wright's organic style. It is beautiful. For more information go to www.Frank Lloyd wright.org.
If this post seems short on detail it is because my heart just isn't in it. Tonight's Royals game ended on a sad note. In the sixth inning the Red's brought in pitcher Aroldis Chapman. After walking 4 batters Salvador Perez nailed a line drive straight to the pitchers mound striking Chapman directly in the left eye. Our seats were directly behind the third base dugout to the right of the pitcher. We heard the ball hit the bat followed by a sickening thud as it hit Chapman. He immediately fell face first to the ground with his legs flailing behind him. The mound was surrounded by players from both teams as well as medics and trainers. After ten minutes Chapman was removed from the field on a back board to the applause of the crowd. The game was called by mutual consent of both teams. I felt so bad for Salvy. He was so shaken. He crouched at first base for a few minutes obviously praying and then moved to the side of the pitchers mound. Other players and coaches, very shaken, stood off to the side quietly talking and praying. Rusty Kuhns knelt on one knee near first and looked as if he was praying. The crowd was shocked and silent until they took Chapman off the field. Salvy looked so sad as he walked off the field to the applause and support of the crowd. I've never seen anything like that in a game before. It really shook me up. I know these things happen but it sure takes the joy out of the game. The Royals won 5-3
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