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Girl Hit In Face With Home Run Ball After Guy Jumps Away

Joe Student — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:21:29 +0000

This is no way to win a woman’s heart (or protect her face). Pete Kozma of the St. Louis Cardinals hit a home run off Heath Bell of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on Tuesday night. A guy in the center field stands was in position to make a play on the [...]

Reporter Hit By Foul Ball At World Series

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:13:09 +0000

It seems that investigative journalism is no longer the most dangerous form of newscasting. It’s time we add sports journalism to the list, because covering baseball just got dangerous! While commenting on the World Series between the Tigers and Giants, reporter Ian Mendes was between live camera spots when suddenly he was hit in the [...]

Japan Routs Tennessee, 12-2, to Win 2012 Little League World Series

Joe Student — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:44:40 +0000

Noriatsu Osaka had three home runs and a triple, as the team from Tokyo, Japan beat Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 12-2, on Sunday in the championship game of the 2012 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, PA. Tokyo starter Kotaro Kiyomiya struck out eight, as the Japanese held Tennessee to two hits just a day after [...]

Drunk Detroit Tigers Fan Gets Dragged Out of Comerica Park

Ben Chew — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:30:02 +0000

Last week, one Detroit Tigers fan had a little bit too much to drink during the Tigers’ 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

After getting ejected from the game for some unknown reason (let’s take a stab in the dark and say public drunkenness), the fella in the red jacket got the ultimate walk-off as his sober friend carried him up a flight of stairs followed by a small army of security guards.

He’s either bombed or doin

Lightning And Thunder At A Texas Rangers Baseball Game Left Players And Umpires Running For Shelter [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:40:49 +0000

At a recent Texas Rangers baseball game, lighting and thunder had players, umpires, and fans running for shelter. Watch what happens lightning strikes WAY TOO CLOSE to the stadium, and pay close attention to the first baseman.

Resourceful Baseball Fan Makes Epic Foul Ball Catch Using Tub of Popcorn

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:00:46 +0000

You know that Taco Bell commercial showing the guy catching a foul baseball with his left hand while eating a nacho-filled taco with his right? The motto is, “if you can eat your nachos with one hand, you can be a hero with the other.” Well, this motto works a little bit better with a bucket of popcorn.

WWE Hall Of Famer George 'The Animal' Steele Throws Out First Pitch [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:28:04 +0000

WWE Hall Of Famer George "The Animal" Steele who is known for eating the turnbuckles of WWE rings had the honor of tossing out the first pitch of a Wings game. However, in typical George Steele fashion, things did not go as planned. Watch what happens as the WWE legend prepares for the toss.

South Korean Pop Star's 'First Pitch' May Be The Worst Ever [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:19:48 +0000

Sports fans we should warn you right of the gates that this may be painful to watch!! Through the years we have all seen some pretty bad "first pitches" prior to major league baseball games, but this may be the WORST ever!! Watch what happened in South Korea as a young pop star, Jessica Jung, had the honor of tossing the ceremonial first pitch prior to a ball game in Seoul.

One-Armed Little League Pitcher Coleman Shannon Throws a Shocking No-Hitter

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:50:07 +0000

Coleman Shannon was born without a right hand and forearm, due to a medical condition called Amelia, but that hasn’t slowed him down from chasing his baseball dreams. In fact, the 14-year-old left-handed pitcher recently threw a no-hitter in a Johnsonville, SC little league game.

MLB Weekly Report: Jose Reyes To Return To New York On Tuesday

Joe Student — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:04:18 +0000

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers stayed hot in the National League, while the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers bashed their way to American League division leads. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball: Jose Reyes Faces the New York Mets As A Miami Marlin Starting Tuesday, former New York Mets all-star shortstop [...]

Chicago White Sox Player Catches Unruly Kid on the Field

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:30:57 +0000

When you run on the field during a baseball game, you should expect rough treatment from the security guards or the players, if they happen to get to you first.

However, Chicago White Sox left fielder Dayan Viciedo couldn’t have been more gentle when he apprehended a field invader during the sixth inning of his team’s game against the Baltimore Orioles earlier this week.

The Worst Cheap Shot You'll See In Baseball [Video]

Chris Logan — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:34:02 +0000

Maybe my headline should have read...."The Worst Cheap Shot You'll See in Baseball....Sports....or IN LIFE!" My brother brought this video to my attention during a family gathering on Easter Sunday. While watching the video, I could not believe my eyes. Keep your eyes on the offensive player on second base and the defensive player coming in from left field. To me, there is nothing worse than a cheap shot, PERIOD...and this my friends is a CHEAP SHOT!

Fan Makes Greatest Catch in Baseball History

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:20:41 +0000

Once you become an adult, you can’t really bring your glove to a baseball game. But don’t worry, you still have something to catch a ball with should the opportunity arise. Yup, we mean that 20 oz plastic cup of beer in your hand. Just ask this fella, who effortlessly snags a ball out of [...]

St. Louis Cardinals Beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to Win World Series

Joe Student — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:00:31 +0000

Allen Craig hit a solo home run to provide the go-ahead run, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 to win the 2011 World Series four games to three in St. Louis on Friday night. Third baseman David Freese, who was named the World Series MVP, had a two-run [...]

Fan Catches Foul Ball While Talking on Cell Phone [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:50:44 +0000

Generally, when a spectator at a baseball game catches a foul ball he’s next seen fielding a call from a friend or a relative who saw him make the snag on TV.

This Texas Ranger ran took that congratulations right away because he was already deep into a cell phone conversation when he casually grabbed a screaming line drive of a foul ball off the bat of Rangers’ second baseman Ian Kinsler.

Lafayette Gives A Warm 'Welcome Home' To Their Little League Team [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:15:47 +0000

Yesterday evening, Chris Reed & I joined the city of Lafayette in welcoming home our Boys of Summer, after representing our city, state and country at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. According to Oren Smith, President of Lafayette Little League, “We are so proud of our players, coaches and fans, and we [...]

Foul Ball Hits Woman In The Face [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:30:17 +0000

It's everyone's dream when you attend a baseball game to catch a foul ball or home run!!! But for one fan, that dream came way too close when the ball made contact with her face. See what happened when one fan missed the catch, and the ball ricocheted off his hands, and onto the face of a fan below.

Lafayette Little League Welcome Home Party

Dave Steel — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:45:50 +0000

On Wednesday, August, 31, 2001, at 6pm, Lafayette welcomes home their Boys of Summer, after representing our city, state and country at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.

According to Oren Smith, President of Lafayette Little League, “We are so proud of our players, coaches and fans, and we want to let them know how much we appreciate their accomplishments

Little League Pitcher Saved by His Cap [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:08:12 +0000

In a Friday game at the Little League World Series, Huntington Beach, California pitcher Braydon Salzman was almost smacked in the forehead with a line-drive ball. It would’ve surely been a scary event (just ask this minor leaguer) — were it not for the brim of his ball cap.

While the impact did knock Salzman to the ground, slow-motion replay shows his cap’s bill took the brunt of the impact, leaving a noticeable dent.

The Ultimate Batting Practice Session [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:29:01 +0000

With baseball season in full-swing, no pun intended, here is a video that has been posted on Easton’s, a baseball bat manufacturer, youtube channel. Either this guy is really good at the plate, or this is a nice bit of editing!!!Watch as this guy goes non-stop at the plate, and then does the unthinkable!! I [...]