Not a live game this time but worthy of an entry nonetheless. Today the Phillies clinched the National League East on the final day of the season. I will leave the taunting for Mets fans out if this one. I grew up in a family that was not big into baseball, so I don't really remember a great deal about the 1993 season. This is the first time I have vivid memories of the Phillies reaching the postseason. For those who wonder why cheer for a traditionally failing team, here you go. I can not imagine any division championship being as sweet to Yankee fans as today's victory was for Phils' fans.

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say this season was the best baseball season I experienced. Around fifty live games attended. The highlights...

-Watching the Texas Rangers score 30 runs on the Baltimore Orioles.

-Seeing Louisville's Chris Dickerson hit for the cycle.

-Catching Andy Pettitte implode against the Oakland Athletics, in Yankee Stadium.

-Watching Sal F'n Fasano steal a base, straight up.

-Getting an autograph from Joba Chamberlain.

-Seeing back-to-back doubleheaders in Williamsport and Scranton.

This season included 37 games in Scranton, three in Philadelphia, one trip to Williamsport (doubleheader), a doubleheader in Baltimore, a seat in the bleachers of Yankee Stadium (overrated), two games in Reading, and shots in Harrisburg, Trenton and Lakewood. Ranking the parks by best ballpark experience.

1. Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)

2. Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore)

3. First Energy Stadium (Reading)

4. First Energy Park (Lakewood)

5. Waterfront Park (Trenton)

6. Commerce Bank Park (Harrisburg)

7. Bowman Field (Williamsport)

8. Yankee Stadium

9. PNC Field (Scranton)