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Cubs fan goes nuts after catching a home run ball

Cubs fan goes nuts after catching a home run ball

We've all dreamed of catching a home run ball. Of making a leaping grab to snag a hard liner, barely grimacing despite the throbbing pain in our hand. Perhaps we'd even give the ball to a young boy or girl, feeling good about bringing so much joy to someone else. 

After catching a Junior Lake home run, this Cubs fan felt a little differently. 

Cubs fan catch

Now, I'm no lip reader, but I'm pretty sure he's saying:

"WHOOOO! I caught the ball. This is the ball I caught! And I am finally happy and fulfilled with my life because of this ball. All the stresses of work and home life have disappeared. The sleepless nights spent questioning the purpose of existence have melted away. And it's all thanks to this baseball. Goodbye!" 

But as I said, I'm not a lip reader. 

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