CWS: "It's like... Africa hot."

By Eric Sorenson - June 20, 2006

Well, the coaches are meeting at home plate, the field is getting the last of its water and the fans are staying away from the stadium in droves. After Clemson coach Jack Leggett gets that ultra-cool "bull in the ring" ritual done with his players, we'll be set to start today's first game. Lauren Gagnier vs. Jason Berken. He who has the bigger bats today, wins.

I'm ready for post-midnight baseball. Are you? Let's get it on.