Dodgers fan pulled switcheroo after catching a 'hated Padre' homer. Why did he keep the ball?


by Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times— As soon as he heard the crack of the bat, lifelong Dodgers fan Renan Zuniga knew exactly what to do. The 45-year-old finance manager from Victorville sprung out of his usual seat in the left-field bleachers at Dodger Stadium, jumped as high and stretched as far as he could, and made a fantastic catch of a home run San Diego Padres star Manny Machado hit off Dodgers pitcher James Paxton on Sunday evening. Zuniga wasn't done with the slick moves. Immediately after landing on his feet and securing...

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