Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Takes Nachos To The Face In Pursuit Of Foul Ball
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- One Pittsburgh Pirates fan learned the hard way just how difficult catching a foul ball can be.
Not only did the fan's beer go flying, he also took a plate of nachos to the face.
Root Sports caught the action on camera and it's as messy as you think.
This is NACHO ordinary @Pirates fan! Beer goes flying, nachos to the face trying to catch foul ball! #NachoMan pic.twitter.com/xkX949vSTZ
— Tim Williams (@realtimwilliams) August 11, 2016
The incident happened during the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres game at PNC Park.
The fan was going for a foul ball from Jung Ho Kang.
Pirates announcers Greg Brown and Bob Walk's commentary on the incident is even better.
According to the network, the man was fine.
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The Pirates even gave him a free t-shirt to change into and commended him on his good effort. In a photo they posted to social media, the man poses with a baseball and a new plate of nachos.
We got you, dude. Good effort. ???? pic.twitter.com/NtXint10U1
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 11, 2016
In the aftermath, he joined "The Fan Morning Show" on Tuesday to talk about the ordeal.
"I had a beer and some nachos and was ready to take my seat. The next thing I know the ball was right above my head and I did whatever I could to try and bring it in," he said.
Listen to the full audio here: