First pitch at approximately 1:00 PM. Stafford will take the mound against the fightin' Golden Flashers of Kent State. If we can find a way to slow down the tin soldiers and Nixon, we may have a chance.

My boss offered me free tickets right behind home plate and an implied hall pass from work this afternoon. I passed, because I'm just that damned dedicated to liveblogging the action for the good people of Barking Carnival. Don't make me regret that decision the way I regret giving Vasherized my cell number.