Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon

This Nationals fan's barehanded catch showed that a great game is built on a strong start

As a fan, getting involved early -- be it through a good meal at the park or even finding a great parking space -- can set the tone for a strong experience overall.
In the first inning of the Nationals' 6-1 win over the Orioles Thursday night, this fan got off to a great start with a fearless barehanded grab:

A barehanded catch on a line drive stands on its own as a remarkable achievement, but this fan's catch was elevated by the fact that he snatched the ball away from a gloved fan waiting behind him.
The Nationals put up four runs in the first inning Thursday night, but this fan may have gotten off to an even more exciting start.

BarberJordan
beephero
AP_702417634020
NYC