Okay, so I’ve been wanting to really get into following baseball, and what better way than to dive deep into a specific matchup? I picked the Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox games. Here’s how I went about tracking and understanding their matches.
Getting Started: Finding the Schedule
First things first, I needed to figure out when these teams were even playing each other. I just went on a simple search, you know, typed in “Minnesota Twins vs Red Sox schedule” and Boom! I got the whole list of games they played.
Keeping Track: My DIY Spreadsheet
I’m a simple guy, So I decided to make a simple spreadsheet. Nothing fancy, just something to keep track of the essentials. Here’s what my columns looked like:
- Date: Pretty self-explanatory, when the game happened.
- Time: What time the game started.
- Location: Was it at Fenway or Target Field?
- Winner: Who won the game, Twins or Red Sox?
- Score: The final score, just to see how close (or not) it was.
- My Notes: This is where I jotted down anything I found interesting,like a great catch.
Watching the Games (and Taking Notes!)
Alright, with my spreadsheet ready, it was game time! I tried my best to watch as many games as I could. Life gets busy, right? But I made a real effort for these matchups.
As I watched, I filled in my spreadsheet. Not just the scores, but I tried to write down anything that stood out. Like, if there was a controversial call. It’s all part of the fun, right?
After the Games: Review and Reflect
After each game, I’d take a few minutes to look back at my notes. What did I find? Any big takeaways? Did one team consistently dominate, or were they pretty evenly matched? I found the home team usually has more wins.
This whole process, from setting up my simple spreadsheet to actually watching and analyzing the games, made me feel way more connected to the sport. Now, I’m not just a casual observer,I got the data, man! I got the insights! Now I can enjoy the game better!
