But honestly? The weird start times are part of the charm. It makes you feel like you’re in on a secret. You’re at the grocery store at 1:05 PM, and you casually mention to the cashier, “Ballgame started ten minutes ago.” They look at you like you’re a wizard.
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You are a wizard. You navigated the schedule. You knew that Tuesday’s game was a 6:40 PM start because of some “Kids Run the Bases” promotion. You earned that cold beer in the seventh inning.
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My favorite part is the thirty minutes before the announced start time. You find the channel. The pregame show is on. There’s a guy talking about the wind speed. The umpires are stretching. It feels like waiting for a slow-motion fireworks show.
You take a deep breath. You’ve made it. The chaos of wondering is over. This is your time. You’ve got your snack, you’ve got your spot on the couch, and you know, with absolute certainty, that the first pitch is coming at… well, probably 7:10 PM. Or maybe 7:14 PM. Nobody really knows, and that’s just fine.
So next time you see a Twins game start time, just smile. Nod. And set that triple alarm. You’ll get there when you get there. And the mustard stain will be worth it.
