It's not worth it. It's the same game you played as a kid. Did you jump off a building to catch the ball? So, why go after a ball from some guy making millions who can give a fuck if you are in the stands? keep the sports thing in prospective. it's a game, these guys aren't idols, they are the same kids you played with on the block.
A fan died Thursday when he fell from the left field stands during the Texas Rangers' game against the Oakland A's. The Rangers announced the death, which resulted when the man tried to catch a ball tossed into the stands.
The accident occurred one year and one day after another fan was seriously injured after he fell from the second deck at Rangers Ballpark, The Dallas Morning News noted.
Thursday's victim was not immediately identified.
Rangers president Nolan Ryan confirmed the death with the following statement:
"We are deeply saddened to learn that the man who fell has passed away as a result of this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
According to the Morning News and other reports, the accident occurred in the second inning. With the A's at bat, Conor Jackson hit a foul ball that went into left field. Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton retrieved the ball and tossed it toward the stands.
As the fan reached for it, reports said, he lost his balance and fell head-first about 20 feet to an area behind the out-of-town scoreboard onto the concrete below. A's players were seen motioning for help and medical personnel arrived.
The man landed out of sight from the field, as there is a wide gap between the wall and front row of seats.
The man was taken from the field on a stretcher.
According to multiple report, the Rangers said the fan was taken to a Fort Worth hospital after receiving medical attention from the ballpark staff.
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