Philadelphia Philles @ New York Mets (2)

I returned from my to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monument to discover that this game was postponed several hours before the scheduled first pitch, due to the weather in New York today and rescheduled for Thursday (a common day off for both teams). The Yankees have also called their game off as have the Washington Nationals just down the coast. The weather hasn't actually been awful, but it's been heavy clouds and very windy all day and I suspect that the postponement is more based on the forecast for this evening rather than the current conditions, as it hasn't actually rained properly yet.

So that's a rather damp squib way to end my season this year, although there is a silver lining. Provided the rain check policy comes through as it should, I shall be able to exchange this ticket for a similar game within the next 12 months, says the policy. I have my eye on the San Francisco Giants @ New York Mets, which is on 17th September 2013, according to the draft schedule for next season that's just come out, which is fortunately, just within 12 months of 18th September 2012. After watching the Giants at Citi Field for three, they're then at Yankee Stadium for a three game set with the new balanced leagues creating inter-league player all season long.

So, instead of having a free buffet, including some delightful desserts, I am going to have to actually pay for some food instead - and I can write up my statue visit too.