Foul balls are random souvenirs at a ballgame, but occasionally one of those meteors launched into the stands at a major-league park seems destined to land where it does.
So it was at the Royals’ home opener against the Oakland Athletics on Monday at Kauffman Stadium, when a serendipitous moon shot dropped into the owner’s box during the top of the fourth inning.
Look at the photo: In terms of Kansas City and regional significance, well, as they say, there’s a lot going on there.
First off, in this image captured in David Glass’ suite by Bob Bloch and shared with The Star, you have Kansas City Mayor Sly James, who has just caught the foul ball.