You don’t need a ticket to Oklahoma City. Just grab a snack, throw on a comfy sweater, and find a stream online. Every game is available. Make it a small event. Invite a friend over. Argue about which team has the best walk-up song. Cheer for ridiculous things, like a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt.
Or, if you’re just passing through, put it on in the background while you fold laundry. Soon, you’ll hear the crowd gasp, you’ll look up, and suddenly you’re invested in a girl from Nebraska trying to steal second base.
So go ahead. Look up the bracket. Print it out. Use a red pen to circle a random team and pretend you’ve been a fan for years. Believe me, no one will fact-check you. They’ll just be happy you’re part of the chaos.
And hey, if your team loses, don’t worry. There’s always next year. Just like that leftover pumpkin pie in the fridge, the tournament comes back, and it’s just as sweet the second time around.
