VIDEO: Front Row Fans at Cardinals Game Interfere With Jose Martinez's Attempted Catch in Stands
The Cardinals are on a tear since the All-Star Break, winning six games in a row, 12 of 15 total, and overtaking the Chicago Cubs for first place in the NL Central division.
Fans have a right to be excited about this team, but one fan in particular got too pumped when a pop up came his way in St. Louis' recent win over the Houston Astros.
Just like we’re always told: Cardinals fans are great baseball fans. @BestFansStLouis pic.twitter.com/l30uTeWMOA
— Matt Young (@Chron_MattYoung) July 27, 2019
Right fielder Jose Martinez went into foul territory in pursuit of a fly ball when he drifted towards the stands. As he leapt into the front row, a fan went for the ball whole hog, ultimately stopping Martinez from making the catch.
If you look closely, it's clear that the only thing between a foul ball and an out was the fan's hand. He perfectly positions his hand in the glove of Martinez to prevent the out.
We have won...
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 27, 2019
? 6 straight games
? 9 of our last 10
? 12 of our last 14
? 16 of our last 22
Oh, and we have solo possession of 1st place in the NL Central! pic.twitter.com/Ji2b7bECpy
You'd have to wonder if this were an Astros fan with the amount of precise effort that went into nicking that ball from Martinez.
I'm sure he will think twice next time a foul ball comes his way.