DETROIT -- For most people, catching a foul ball at a major league game would be the thrill of a lifetime. On Monday, Bill Dugan almost got bored by the whole thing.
In a performance that captivated a Comerica Park crowd that wasn't much enjoying the Detroit Tigers' 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dugan caught five foul balls in the first eight innings. Dugan, who gave all five to nearby kids, was sitting behind home plate, in an area normally used for fans in wheelchairs.
With a small crowd on a chilly afternoon, he took advantage of the extra space to catch three pop-ups -- all on the fly -- and snare two ricochets off the facing of the press box.