Spring Training Trip - Day 56

The Phillies played the Tamp Bay Rays today. This was, I believe, the only time during this Spring Training they played each other. There were a lot of Tampa Bay fans at the game and it was another sell-out crowd of over 10,500 people. It was a close game and the Phillies won 2-1 with a winning run in the 9th inning.

In association with this game, as with many others we have seen this spring, there was a local Little League team in attendance. The players were introduced individually, mentioning their positions on the team; they then took the field with the Phillies players for the playing of the National Anthem. It is a very touching ceremony every time we see it and it is a great sign that the future of baseball is assured.

After the game, we decided to go over to Sand Key, just south of Clearwater Beach, for dinner at the Columbia Restaurant. We had lunch at the original Columbia in Ybor City last week and wanted to try one of the other 5 Columbia restaurants in Florida. We had another great meal in a nice setting on the bay between Sand Key and the mainland. We had gazpacho soup again, a salad and two different tapas (appetizers). The key lime pie for dessert was also excellent.

Tomorrow we start getting the RV ready for an early departure on Sunday morning.


Day 56 Pictures