This was originally written for Dane101.com.
The sun and clouds vied for position over the parking lot at Warner Park. The occasional break from the intense rays of the sun provided momentary relief to the group that spent the afternoon tailgating.
The group started small; two people started the celebration around 1:30 p.m. By 2 p.m. the group had doubled in size, and continued to grow. Shortly after three, the smell of burgers and bratwursts poured from their gill. At its apex there were over a dozen baseball fans, most clad in Mallards colors or apparel.