Dodgers fan describes the moment he caught Freddie Freeman’s grand slam ball
A surprise trip to Dodger Stadium became the best day of a young Dodger fan’s life.
A surprise trip to Dodger Stadium became the best day of a young Dodger fan’s life.
When Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to save the Dodgers who were trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the 10th inning in Game 1 of the World Series Friday night, he was a hero to all Dodger fans, including 10-year-old Zachary.
The 5th grader caught the ball that was coming directly toward where he and his parents were sitting.
“When he hit the ball, we knew it was leaving the park, but we had no idea we were going to catch it.” Zachary, whose parents declined to give the last name, said. “The ball bounced on the seat in front of us and rolled on the ground a little bit. Then I got it.”
It was already a surprise that Zachary was attending the game as the boy with braces had been initially told by his parents that he was going to the dentist. The 10-year-old, who was wearing his Dodger gear all day for the game anyway, was already excited to be at Dodger Stadium.
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