COLUMBIA, S.C. —
Baseball.
Opening Day.
America’s favorite pastime.
A slight chill in the air seems to put a bounce in the step of fans as they head towards their seats in the stadium.
Segra Park isn't full. 6,000 seats are taken for opening night.
This year, the first in two years, fans relish the promise of a full season of baseball. The pandemic seems miles away.
Promises.
The beer is on ice and peanuts and crackerjacks seem to be everywhere.
Kids try to snag an autograph with one of the players.
Parents are playing with their kids.
There not a care in the world, just baseball.
The announcer fills the air with the names of players and their numbers.
Still more laughter.
It feels familiar.
It feels good.
It feels like home.