Apocalypse averted....

[rsc]

...unfortunately. But it's not fair to blame the fan... he may have cost an out, but he sure isn't responsible for the eight runs.

Comments

[spwebdesign.livejournal.com]

I agree with your first sentence. But I take umbrage (I do get bonus points for using this word, right?) at the idea, espoused by most in the media, any or all other fans would have done the same. I consider myself a very knowledgable and aware fan. Not only would I not have reached for that ball, because I would have looked around to see if any fielder was making a play for it, I probably would have held my arms out to try to shield others from the ball.

[rsc.livejournal.com]

Not only would I not have reached for that ball

I like to think that I would have done the same, but I've never actually sat that close to the field, and never been in a spotition where my action would make a difference. So I just don't know. (Actually, when I'm in the stands, I find the idea of a foul ball anywhere near me to be nothing short of terrifying, but that may be in part because any ball that came anywhere near my regular seats would have to be a screaming line drive.)