Madison Bumgarner, the Blue Angels and living the dream

From our rooftop in North Beach I first heard them. Then the roaring intensified to an ear shattering explosion and as I looked to the crisp blue sky, there they were. The Blue Angels. My eyes immidiately fixated on their synchronized maneuvers. Marveling at the way they sliced across the sky with such ease. Spinning, turning, criss crossing each other seemingly oblivious to the danger below with grace and unwavering precision.

As I watched them skimming above the steeples of Saints Peter and Paul Church, All I could say was, "wow!"
A few hours later and 1736 miles away, Madison Bumgarner took control of game one of the National League Championship Series in St Louis.  The 25 year old lefty broke the record for consecutive scoreless inning in playoff games with 26 and 2/3 innings... and counting. He displayed his own country grace maneuvering through the Cardinals line-up with unflappable command of his pitches. In 7 and 2/3 innings, MadBum surrendered just 4 hits. At one point all I could say while watching him was, "wow!"  

With their Ace leading the way,  Giants hitters stepped in to do their part.  Pablo Sandoval's double and Travis Ishikawa's RBI got them started in  the second inning.  Sandoval went 3 for 3 with a walk. Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright struggled, lasting just 4 and 2/3 inning allowing three runs, two earned on six hits. While the home team had problems fielding the ball, the visitors put on a defensive show. The highlight, a diving catch by left fielder Ishikawa to save a possible run. The former first baseman has stepped in and is this year's feel good story. After being  part of the 2010  World Series Championship team he bounced around five different teams and returned to San Francisco on a minor league contract halfway through the season. After the game he admitted he's living the dream. According to MLB,  65% of teams who win game one go on to win the seven game Championship series. Let's all keep living the dream.