Oct 7, 2009 5:30 pm US/Central
Twins Fans Hoping To Keep The Momentum Alive
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ―
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Minnesota Twins fans are hoping to keep the good luck alive as the Twins face the New York Yankees. (File)
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After watching quite possibly the best baseball game ever last night, Twins fans are looking to keep the momentum and camaraderie going at Champps Sports Bar and other sports watering holes.
Last night, cyber space was clogged with texts, tweets and Facebook updates -- all sharing in the 21st century way to celebrate a big game win.
"There were phones open everywhere, throughout the game, it was kind of nuts," said Keith Peterson, who's going to the playoffs.
Tons of fans at last night's Twins game had one eye on the action and another on a key pad.
"I was doing a lot of texting as a matter of fact," Peterson said. "I'm not too proud of it."
Those lucky enough to experience the emotional rollercoaster in the dome shared every moment of the excitement instantly with those not there.
"They were just posting how intense it was and loud and crazy it was and they were also uploading pictures from their phone," said Megan McCollom, a playoff ticket holder.
Those pictures taken from the stands were posted all over Facebook.
The game was so popular that Twins-Tigers were a trending topic on twitter.
"I was on Facebook and everyone's statuses were about the Twins game and it kept going on and on and I think I said something about, 'Oh, I'm going to have a heart attack,'" said Lara Carg.
Social networking has created a whole new way of watching, agonizing and celebrating memorable moments in sports with thousands of other captivated fans.
"I think it's a lot of fun. It gives you an insight into the game. Even if you're not
There, you can still experience it through your friends and see what it's like to be there," McCollum said.
Fans who were at the game Tuesday said they relied on their friends watching TV to fill in things they missed. Such as whether someone was really hit by the pitch or if a batter was really safe. Of course, the TV viewers have the advantage of instant replay and slow motion.
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