Florida Marlins vs. Colorado Rockies 7-6-08

We got into Denver yesterday afternoon. While driving to the hotel, I saw The Broker Restaurant. I ate at The Broker 25 years ago and had a great meal so we went again. It was just like I remembered. As soon as you sit down, they bring you a large bowl of peel-n-eat shrimp to munch on while you review the menu. The Broker is predominately steak and seafood although they have several other choices. I had the prime rib; Nancy had the trout. All meals come with the shrimp bowl, a large salad, the main course, and a desert. The food was outstanding and it was way too much to eat (we both took doggie bags and will eat the leftovers for dinner tomorrow). If you're in Denver, The Broker is worth a trip (http://www.thebrokerrestaurant.com/)

I really like Coors Field. It's in my top 5. Beautiful architecture, spacious promenades, comfortable seats, friendly staff. I especially like the out-of-town scoreboard. Old school with a guy changing the scores by hand. Before the game, the Rockies dinosaur mascot brought several kids onto the field in left to play a game of kickball. Very cute. We sat in box seats between home and third. I was two seats away from a foul ball,. I gotta catch one before this trip is over. Here's the link to our pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14772189@N03/sets/

The game was a typical Colorado game. Lots of hits, several lead changes. The Marlins won 10-5. Cody Ross, the Marlins centerfielder, drove in 5 runs with a single, double and home run. Here's a link to the box score: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_07_06_flomlb_colmlb_1&mode=wrap

The Coors Field hot dog was one of the best. They had lots of hot dog choices. We had a 'Rockie Dog' with peppers, onions, and sauerkraut. The hot dog had very good flavor, great sauerkraut, and a soft bun. we both gave it a "9". Nancy really liked the beer, Blue Moon Belgian White (a wheat ale). She said it was as good as Leinenkugel, but not as cold. Blue Moon is a Coors brand which was a response to various microbrewery beers.

We are now 2/3 of the way thru the trip. This was our 20th stadium. On to Kansas City.