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Hero mascot Billy the Marlin dives onto pavement for foul ball, delivers to young fan

Billy the Marlin is a foul ball hero

When you look back on 2015 and think of candidates for MVM (Most Valuable Mascot), Orbit, the Racing Presidents and, of course, the Philly Phanatic come to mind. But during the Marlins' 5-2 win, over the Brewers on Wednesday, a new, late-season candidate arose.

Perhaps feeling pressure to perform and get into award discussion during the last month of the season, Billy the Marlin sprang into action when a foul ball flew in his direction in the third inning. He dove onto the pavement, scooped it up and delivered it to a young fan:

A classy move that's looked on favorably by voters. Keep it up, Billy. We like where your bill's at.

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