But baseball is more than a sport. It is a social event that draws people of all backgrounds together. Just go to the parking lot of any ballpark two hours before a game begins. You'll see people sitting outside of their cars in lawn chairs, grilling their meat of choice, talking to those around them. And the talk isn't always about baseball.
People talk about their families, their jobs, and their lives, sometimes to complete strangers.
It doesn't matter. You are all there for the same purpose, to cheer on your hometown team. Therefore, you are friends. Baseball can be seen as a glue that holds people together. No matter how betrayed fans feel about their heroes going on strike, they always come back, and will always come back.