Dodgers fan catches foul ball.Photo: Los Angeles Dodgers Twitter
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A star was born at Dodger Stadium this weekend — and he wasn’t playing on the field!
After the incredible feat, many on the internet celebrated the “dad power,” with one user writing, “He’s MVP!!!” as another added, “Not all heroes wear capes!”
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The catch took place when the St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Edman hit the ball into the second deck down the first-base line, according toMLB.
Cameras panned into the area where the foul ball would land when the multitasking dad made the catch. The entire section, including another little one in her parent’s arms, began cheering for the fan as a result.
The Los Angeles team went on to defeat St. Louis 6-3, bringing their record to 6-13 and 9-6 at home. The Cardinals' record now sits at 10-19, with them being 5-11 in away match-ups.
source: people.com