Hit-and-run victim outside Phillies game dies from injuries

Sad, really. However, that's got to be some sort of team record for most fans killed outside of home ballpark during a single season.

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As much as I hate Philly

I’m gonna say that this is something that could happen after probably every single professional (and collegiate) sporting event in America. In fact, I’m actually surprised it doesn’t happen more often – I know way too many people (and may, in fact, be guilty of it myself) who shouldn’t be getting behind the wheel when they leave sporting events.

"[The Giants] beat us down. We were beat by a grown-man team, a team we want to be like one day. They came in here and took it to us. Out-manned us, out-gunned us. ... It wasn't even close." - Raheem Morris, 9/27/09

by cjmulrain on Nov 6, 2009 2:36 AM EST reply actions

I'm with ya on being surprised

Considering that this level of debauchery reaches to bigger extremes in the majority of sporting events (unless you’re at BYU). Then again, I take it as a really great thing that it’s not happening often either because they’re smart enough to hire DD’s before the event or they just go all out and then get put in the detox part of the jail for a few days.

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Nov 6, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

its true, its amazing how many assholes leave games (or anywhere else for that matter) drunk and drive away

i think drunk driving should be punished a lot more severely than it is in general because the deterrants in place are clearly not working that well.

by KeithsMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 9:48 AM EST reply actions

Yep

I recall attending a plea proceeding for a client of an attorney I interned with during law school. Dude was on his 13th DWI. 13. How much time was he getting for his 13th DWI? 6-12 months. So with good behavior he’s out in four months. A little bit crazy.

/rant

"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Nov 6, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions

im totally with you on that rant

it drives me crazy how nonchalant we are about this kind of thing. 13 shows real dedication to douchebaggery though, gotta give him credit for consistency right?

by KeithsMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions

I think it's because

We look at being a drunken fool as a sort of entertaining art form. Today’s culture thrives on it more than ever.

And yes, you must give him credit for being a consistently complete douchenoid. Matter of fact, there’s gotta be some form of grission involved in being DWI.

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Nov 6, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions

grission bonus only comes after you break the 10 barrier

And I myself have been the drunken fool any number of times, but never behind the wheel of a car. Its not like you go out and end up drunk by surprise… you know you’re gonna do it plan accordingly… its not difficult. Also good use of douchenoid, i’ve gotta incorporate that into my vocab more often.

by KeithsMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions

that's french for douchenoid

by fxcarden on Nov 6, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions

That you must.

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Nov 6, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

i'll make it my goal to use it conversationally at least once a day

until it sinks in

by KeithsMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions

I'm so glad

I grew up in NY and could take a cab or Subway home when I got obliterated in HS/at Mets games.

by dtro on Nov 6, 2009 1:14 PM EST reply actions

yeah the more i think about it, the more i can see the advantages of living in NYC for reasons like that

despite the fact its a bit crowded and expensive for my liking.

by KeithsMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

DC is actually way better

they make it practically impossible to drive to Nats games – it’s a million times easier taking the Metro. They don’t even really have a parking lot for Nats games (technically they have a few parking garages, but I think they’re only for season ticket holders, and you can park at RFK and take a shuttle to the stadium, but I don’t know if anyone ever actually does that).

by cjmulrain on Nov 6, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

DC does have a pretty decent transit system too

but anywhere outside of the central hub gets a bit sketchy

by KeithsMoustache on Nov 6, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

Does it?

I’ve been to DC twice, and rode the subway once. The thing closes down at night, doesn’t it? It’s been a while, but I remember reading, or hearing an announcement, or something like that, that because it was Saturday, the subway was going to be opened an extra hour, until 1 AM (or maybe 2 AM).

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Nov 6, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

it does close down

2am on weekends, 1am on weekdays, I believe. It’s kind of obnoxious, but when it’s open it’s far better than the NYC Subway. Also, DC Bars close at 2, so it’s not like you’re gonna be out much later than the Metro anyway

by cjmulrain on Nov 6, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions

The entire concept of municipal things "shutting down" is completely foreign to me.

I was in Atlanta once. They had a decent subway system, from my one ride on it.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Nov 6, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions

ah i was out and about during the day

I know when the sun is out its very good, but maybe at night not so much. I’ll defer to the wisdom of others on this one

by KeithsMoustache on Nov 7, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

Taking the 7 Train home is great

Where else can you take part in a Train Wave, filled with numerous tipsy and/or drunk people? I don’t like the Wave, at the game itself, but on the train after the game, where everyone crams into the cars as much as possible because they don’t want to wait for the next one? Awesome.

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Nov 6, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions

I have never seen a Train Wave before.

Then again, I’ve taken the LIRR to the stadium instead, where everybody just shouts and screams and picks fights. Where’s the fun in that? I need to get a Train Wave going on the LIRR the next time I go to the games.

Beer is good! And stuff!

by R_Adragna on Nov 6, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions

I took the LIRR once.

I took the 1 train up to Penn, but me and my sister were running late. We would have gotten to the game late if we took the 1 up to Times Square, got the Grand Central shuttle, and then got the 7, so we stopped off at Penn and took the Woodbridge (I think) / Shea Stadium train. It was pretty subdued, but it was BEFORE the game and all, so…

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Nov 6, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions