The Portland Mavericks are playing their first independent league baseball season since 1977. So we drove down to Salem to see them play the Salem Senators.

Like we did when we watched the Portland Pickles, we sat in my favorite area of the stadium – the berm!

There were a lot less people watching the Mavericks, though. We almost had the stadium to ourselves!

It’s fun to be able to see the players up close.

We just happened to see Sean Kiley play as the starting pitcher. He’s the son of one of Mommy’s old Conan co-workers. He pitched great and left with the team leading. Unfortunately, the Mavericks ended up losing. Maybe we’ll see them win next time!