It’s not uncommon for fans to throw a visiting players’ home run ball back onto the field, but one New York Yankees fan got a little overexcited while doing it Sunday.
During the top of the fourth inning of the Yankees’ game against Toronto, Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista smacked a homer to left field. The fan who caught the ball tried to toss it back, but they ended up plunking Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner in the back.
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Gardner wasn’t hurt, but it still makes a pretty good case for not tossing home run balls back. Or at least tossing them a little more softly.
Thumbnail photo via Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports Images
