Ridgefield Raptors pitcher ties the knot on field

RIDGEFIELD — Some husbands have trouble remembering their wedding anniversary. Eli Shubert will have to remember two.

Luckily for him, his first wedding day won’t be one he’ll soon forget.

The Ridgefield Raptors pitcher married Erin Thum from Vancouver in an on-field ceremony at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex before Wednesday night’s baseball game against the Port Angeles Lefties.

“That was more than I was expecting,” Shubert said. “That was awesome.”

After the exchange of rings and vows, a kiss sealed the deal as the fans in attendance cheered. The couple then signed the marriage certificate along with best man, Raptors designated hitter Will Chambers.

“That was amazing,” Chambers said. “That was the best day of MY life.”

Then the couple climbed into the back of a golf cart strewn with streamers, Whiffle balls and a “Just Married” sign for a tour around the ballpark.

Wednesday’s game would be the last of the season for Shubert as the couple prepares for Saturday’s ceremony and a honeymoon before returning to Lewiston, Idaho, where they both attend Lewis-Clark State.

But they left with a day they won’t forget.

“We are blessed,” Shubert said. “The people, the fans who came out, that was awesome.”