Owner, Rick Messina displays his Jackie Gleason (and away we go) pitching mechanics

Pappy and Katz call the game as it gets underway

Jackson selects a bat form the bat rack as Marty checks out the pitch count. Notice the television with direct TV and the cubbies above for incidentals.

Fans enjoy the game in the left field stands

Jon Manfrellotti takes a cut at a Messina fastball. Messina gets the better of him this time.

Fans are in awe of what just happened

The commish displays the pitch hold that put Manfrellotti away

Lance is about to serve one up as fans in Pappy's porch look on

There's another souvenir for a sold out crowd at Strawberry Field

Fans enjoy the picnic area between a double header as others take in batting practice

Rick and Ennis warm up in the bullpen area for the next game

The all male crowd excitedly anticipates the next game

Pappy and Hatz gear up for the start of the late game.

Fans in left field get to watch the highlights and still enjoy the game as dusk settles in

Not too many fans stick around for the consellation game

Fans get to enjoy sports highlights on monitor above dugout without missing the game

The only stadium left in America you can still smoke a cigar

The tournement champs, Jon Borchures, Rick Messina and Mike Duddy celebrate with martinies

A great time was had by all

Banners are displayed from past championships

Strawberry Field was established in 1998 so disregard the banners

L.A. TIMES REVIEW