On June 30, the first day of the heat wave, 13 seniors from the Rossford Recreation Center, ranging from 71 to 90-years-old, braved the heat to attend a game between the Mud Hens and the visiting Iowa Cubs.

After being dropped off by Tarta, they were elated to find their seats directly behind home plate, down about five rows and mostly in the shade.

As for the game, the Hens were only able to manage…