I’ve stood outside of this stadium taking photos a few specific times in the past 5+ years. Once when lockdown happened and the world (including me) was missing the joy of the game. Once when the stadium was painted as a stance for equality and social justice- and I wanted to stand with it and document the moment. Once when the wildcard series was played here— but no one was allowed in… so I joined the other fans in the city who stood behind the rod-iron gates- poking our faces and ears through, setting up lawn chairs in the street for 9 innings— just to be close. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And once today. Because for the first time in 16 years, the Padres are bringing playoff baseball home to their city. And it’s an energy that can’t be missed— and an energy that can’t be un-felt.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For way longer than me, the city of San Diego has been preparing. And I can confirm first hand: the city of San Diego is ready. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Postseason baseball is here. In person. With 40,000 people. Tomorrow.⁣⁣ 1 more sleep, San...