Day 2 in Wichita, KS

What a F***'ing day, interesting start to say the least. We found out that the shuttle does not run on the weekends, with the exception of going to the airport to pick and drop people off. So luckily the shuttle was able to pick up David Vega at 11am and will be okay to pick David Wynn at 4pm, as well as Jiovanni and Marco at 7:46pm. Following this we had some miscommunication and complications with the morning hotel staff, but were able to figure things out on the rooms. The shuttle ended up not running past 3p, luckily the hotel is about 5 minutes from the airport and comes out to about a $13 cab ride.

Left->Right: Steven, David, Rudy, Andres, Kevin, Victor, & Augie

Our first adventure started after breakfast and once David (Vega)
arrived. The team was going to Walmart to stock up on some snacks and drinks for the hotel. Since the shuttle would not take us (even though it was on the way and closer than the airport) we tried the trolley that happened to pass by as we were walking outside the hotel, but it was not going in that direction. Right behind the trolley was a bus and we were all able to catch a ride for $1.25/person and it dropped us off right in front of Walmart. :)

Once we got to Walmart Coach Rudy realized that he left his picture ID's at the hotel, so we wouldn't be able to cash our checks. Long story short; we took a cab back to the hotel, then back to Walmart, and then ended up walking back to the hotel (99degrees in Wichita today btw)... and, neither place was able to cash the check! Although for next time it was good to know that all Walmart's in Kansas only charge $1 for cashing checks and coach Rudy's Chewing tabacco was only $3.85 (a pretty good deal!). The boys ended up taking the bus back and Coach and I made it back walking to the hotel in time to meet the team to have batting practice at the field.

 The boys went with Rudy to the cages and then once David (Wynn) arrived to the hotel we met the team at the cages. The picture above and to the right is of the boys in front of the large bracket poster board at the entrance of the stadium.

To the left is a picture of the field as we were going over the bridge. We could also see baby sharks in the river as you cross. You literally exit the hotel from the back door and cross over a bridge and the field is right there.

Picture of the field-Dumont Stadium

The boys hit for about an hour and then Rudy and I met with the director to get the team registered. After watching the first game for a couple of innings we decided it was too hot and needed to get back to the air conditioned hotel. The 1st picture to the left is Steven hitting, behind him are Victor, Andres, and Augie.
The 2nd picture below and on the left is Chepe hitting. Behind him are Kevin and David.

Last game of day one for the NBC World Series

The heat must have gotten to the boys because after about 15 minutes of being inside the hotel they were all taking naps. The last group to arrive made it safely. Although Marco and Jiovani also had some luggage left at their connecting stop, the airlines assured them that they would receive it the next morning. Following dinner the boys went outside our hotel to catch some of the fireworks that were playing for the opening night of the NBC World Series. Afterwards they decided to catch the last game for the day that started at 10pm. The day started off a little rough, but got better as the day went on and hopefully the last of troubles. The atmosphere at the park was exciting and the boys got a taste of what to expect temperature wise and a view at the competition.

Coach's comment for the day: "We need a good night's sleep"