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The Cardinals Did It Again!

Last night I met up with my St. Louis friend, Molly, to watch the win or go home Cardinals game.  Her friend, Nicole, came along and we decided to go to the Cardinals bar in Chicago.

Then we got there and as we expected, it was packed!  We decided to go next door for the first part of the game and then we headed back to the Cardinals bar for the end.

It was insane!  In a completely amazing way.  There was chanting, cheering, high 5s.  The majority of people were standing (as all the seats were full).

Wainwright pitched a complete game!  There were some amazing defensive plays... I mean amazing!


Nicole is from Kansas City and a Royals fan.  She was cheering for the Cardinals because she looks at it as a Missouri team.  But once we got to the Cardinals bar, she quietly said, "What would happen if they all found out I'm a Royals fan?"  I said, "Cardinals fans are nice.  We would welcome you.  Don't worry."


And this happened.


p.s. I met a Schnucks.  Yes, the family that owns the grocery store chain. 
A bunch of Molly's high school friends were at the Cardinals bar.  In fact, Nicole and I felt like we were crashing their high school reunion.

(all photos are from the Cardinals facebook page)

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