Justin Bour's near-tumble into the stands led to a close-up fan meet-and-greet
Momentum is a funny thing. While some may argue its existence as an intangible of the game of baseball, nobody can dispute its existence in the physical plane.
It was reinforced yet again during the Marlins' 10-2 win over the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon thanks to Miami first baseman
In the sixth inning,
It was a rather eventful game for Bour, who also hit two homers on the day.
Speaking with MLB.com's Joe Frisaro after the game, Bour summed up the circumstances:
"Just running after the ball, full speed. I slipped a little bit on the cement. I think I fell gracefully. A big tree falls hard. I'm glad I didn't fall all the way down. I said hi to the fans."
Perfectly put, really.