Strikers Home Opener

The day has finally arrived.  Today the Striker's begin their home defense of their 2017 Big Bash League championship. They have a win at Brisbane under their belt.  When in town, the team stays in our hotel/apartment building.

But first CJ takes a bike ride.  Today's route is North Terrace and Port Rd to Bonython Park on the far side of Adelaide Gaol, through the tunnel under the rail lines, up the river path, across the Weir and all the way to the Adelaide Zoo where he turns around and returns down the other side of the river passing by the Weir and retraces his entrance route.

Along the ride, CJ passes some iconic styled South Australian buildings: the corner pub and a New Orleans style building.

 

Today's match is a doubleheader with the Lady Strikers in the early match.  CJ arrives midway through the ladies match as is able to get a good seat in the Bodyline Bar; the most comfortable seats at the Oval that aren't in corporate boxes.

 He's managed a seat with a view of the scoreboard and the pitch.  When the windows are opened his unobstructed view is through window openings.  Great seat!

 

The Strikers batted first. They started slow and finished fast setting what appeared to be an impossible total to overcome. CJ walked home to watch the end of the match and by the time he arrived, it was a disaster in the making.  Somehow the Strikers lost in spite of Carol's favorite player doing his part.