A 30-year-old Texas Rangers fan fell to his death during last night’s game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, as he attempted to snare a ball thrown into the stands by outfielder Josh Hamilton. The fan, Shannon Stone, was a firefighter in Brownwood, Texas. He was sitting in the front row of the left-field lower reserved […]
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Beer and baseball combine in unusual way
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a Boston Red Sox fan snares a foul ball using nothing but his wits, sharp reflexes and a cup of beer. The video tells all: Choosing between a beer and a ball is always a hard decision. It brings us back to the days of Met Stadium and […]
Salazar mans dugout in Hillcats home opener
Remember the poignant story of Luis Salazar, the Atlanta Braves minor-league coach who lost an eye during spring training after being struck by a foul ball in the dugout? As promised, he returned to his post as manager of the Lynchburg Hillcats (High Class A; Carolina League) last night before an appreciative crowd at Calvin […]