Last night I attended a Seattle Mariners baseball game since it was Mario Super Sluggers Night.  Although it wasn’t a full capacity crowd, 39,518 is nothing to sneeze at.  This was probably helped by the fact the opponent for the Mariners were the New York Yankees.  The game itself was a treat as the M’s pitcher, Brandon Morrow, nearly threw a no-hitter, which helped in the 3-1 victory.

Before the game, there were many events to be seen on the field.  Two kids were competing in the Double Steal competition, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to find the name of the winner.

The Mariners usually give quite a bit to charity and this check for $10,000 to Mariners Care is no exception. 

Yet another check to another charity, this time the Make-A-Wish Foundation from Raul Ibanez for the amount of $7,500.

This sweepstakes put these five finalist on the field with wireless keys in front of them.  Each one would pick it up and use it to see if the car honked back at them and if so they’d receive the car.  The lucky winner was quite happy and rode away in the passenger seat in his new prize.