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This young fan snagged a foul ball, and then got a massive bear hug

By Michael Clair

Normally, when a kid catches a foul ball, it's the kid who's most excited to be going home with a horsehide souvenir. This time, it may have been dear old dad (or older brother) who was the most excited. 
When Albert Pujols lined a foul ball into the left-field seats during Friday's Angels-A's game, one lucky young fan snagged the ball. Which led to one massive bear hug: 

That's two great grabs on one swing. 

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