I waste so much time watching ball games. Tonight it went for 11 innings. Cleveland won, but Seattle deserved it more. I get so frustrated when all the talent the Tribe has comes up so short. They can't seem to put the bat on the ball. They swing at pitches in the dirt or way off the plate. No patience. Lots of huge talent with no patience.

Maybe I should wait for the morning newspaper and read about it in the sports section. Think it would save lots of time?

Here's a question about Baseball:

Q: In what baseball park will a visiting team NEVER hit a "walk-off" home run?

A: In any other team's stadium.

That's because the home team always gets to bat last. The only time a "walk-off" home run can occur is in the bottom of the ninth inning or in an extra-innings game. When the homer is hit, the game is over - if the home run scores the winning run. The home team always gets to bat in the second half, or the bottom, of the inning.

Here are 3 reasons why most baseball teams win more of their home games than away games:

1. The fans. Playing in front of a supportive crowd is a definite advantage. Ask anyone who has been to a game in Yankee Stadium.

2. The field. Baseball fields are radically different. You get to play half your games at your own ballpark, so you know its nuances, its grass and infield, where the walls are and how the balls carom off them, the amount of space available to catch foul balls, the wind currents, etc. Opposing teams may only play on your field three or four times a year.

3. See the question above. Home teams get to bat second, which means they get the last half inning and can win in the last at-bat. It often happens.

Another question:

Q: Why do National League pitchers like to be traded into the American League?

A: American League pitchers don't have to bat. They only pitch. National League pitchers bat. And everyone knows that pitchers are awful hitters. Also, batting and running the bases expose pitchers to possible injuries.