Friday, September 28, 2001
Updated: October 26, 4:15 PM ET
Safe at home
From the Page 2 mailbag
We were a bit confused by what we saw Tuesday at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, so we asked you to help us figure things out.
Page 2 asked its readers to send us caption ideas, and you filled our mailbag with nearly 1,400 responses.
Here's a look at some of the best caption suggestions from your readers.
An Extravagant Bet: These Phoenix-area residents rented tuxedoes, wedding gowns and Bank One Ballpark to settle a bet among friends. Their bet? To see how many "score" puns that ESPN.com's Page 2 would publish in its Mystery Photo response column.
Chris Kimmel
St. Peter, Minn.
The next groom wasn't nearly as lucky as the visiting catcher had the plate perfectly blocked and delivered a punishing tag.
John Backstrom
Lafayette, La.
Groom Jeremy Lipschitz is seen scoring the go-ahead run in the Lipschitz-O'Halloran wedding party's 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Bridesmaid Colleen Donahue struck out the side with her baffling underhand delivery in the ninth to earn her first save.
Marty Craddock
Detroit
Thompson Wedding Party 7, Boston Red Sox 1
Ron Erdmann
New York
The Broadway Triple-A team's new uniforms seemed like a good idea before the dry cleaning bill arrived ...
Ed Ruane
Rochester, N.Y.
A happy groom crosses home plate only to find his wife was held up by the third-base coach.
Dan Mastriano
Kearny, N.J.
This guy got exactly what he wants: Proof he scored on his wedding night.
Dan Montalto
Chicago
Just like in the bedroom, this man rounds the bases before his wife does.
Fahad Akhtar
New York
Although most couples were well aware "how far" they were allowed to venture on the wedding night, their newlywed counselor always had a thing for the elaborate visual aid.
Ryan K.
Houston
Ironically, Bob will only get to third base on his honeymoon.
Vallis
Columbia, Mo.
Fox's new TV special: "Who Wants to Marry Alex Rodriguez?"
Chris
New Jersey
The newest reality show this fall on Fox: "Who Wants to be the Poor Woman Who Marries the Dork That Takes Her to the Ballpark for Their Wedding, Then Proceeds to Run the Bases Like a Complete Loser?"
John Vecero III
York, Pa.
Spurred on by the support of his exes, Steve Garvey celebrates his triumphant return to baseball.
Mike W.
Jackson, Miss.
The Mariners unveil their new promo, Al Martin wife day!
Adam Shprintzen
Port Chester, N.Y.
The Rev. Moon crosses the plate for the winning run in his annual Mass Wedding/Cult Picnic Softball game.
Cary Farris
Houston
What I should have done on my wedding day, run!
LA
Brooklyn, N.Y.
It's "Worst Mistake You'll Ever Make" Night at Bank One Ballpark. These festivities were soon followed by everyone in the stadium buying a used Pontiac.
Joe
Boston
The groom scores the go ahead-run on the bride's double to the gap off a tired Arizona bullpen, temporarily stalling the Diamondbacks' drive for the NL West title.
Jimbo K.
Pleasant Hill, Calif.
"No, Ichiro, I said you need to carry the team tonight!"
Bret Hern
Houston
Special Promotion: Run around the bases and get a free bobblehead wife.
Seth McBee
Seattle
Big-league ballpark trip ... $250
Marriage at Big League ball park ... $1,000
Making the biggest mistake of your life along with making a total ass of yourself in front of millions ...
Priceless.
Daniel
Eutaw, Alabama
George Brett crosses home in the debacle that will later be known as, "The Pine Tar Wedding."
Len Hoover
Kent, Ohio
Bobby was outraged when he was the 1,001st fan on "the first 1,000 fans get a free bride night."
Chris Dolan
Williamsburg, Va.
Couples take part in the annual "Turn Your Wedding Day Into a Cheap Gimmick You'll Later Deeply Regret" promotion at the ballpark.
Josh McElhattan
Belmont, Mass.
Bob had just been married to Pamela Anderson and was scoring the winning run in Game 7 of the World Series all in the same day, when suddenly, he awoke in a pile of empty bottles and stale Doritos.
Grant Bailie
Brandon, Fla.
New penalty for indiscretion with female groupies on the road handed down by Frank Robinson: Shotgun Weddings.
Mike Manahan
Boston
Tonight, on "How To Ruin a Marriage Before It Begins ..."
Bob King
Norwood, Mass.
It all went smoothly until Randy Johnson tossed the bouquet ...
Greg McGarry
Cambridge, Mass.
And here is the real caption from The Associated Press: A new groom crosses home plate after 28 couples were married on the diamond Sept. 25, 2001, at Phoenix prior to the Diamondbacks game against the Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/Roy Dabner)
