From Mlb · · 1m
Six-year-old throws back 350th home run ball
A birthday girl at the ballpark caught a milestone homer, then did the unexpected.
In brief
A birthday girl at the ballpark caught a milestone homer, then did the unexpected. Sometimes the best souvenirs are the memories, not the objects. Originally reported by Mlb.
Suárez hits 350th career homer
Eugenio Suárez launched his 350th home run in the eighth inning as the Reds beat the Braves 4-0 at Truist Park on Tuesday night.
Birthday girl catches the ball
The ball landed in the stands where a six-year-old celebrating her birthday was sitting with fans around her.
She throws it back
Instead of keeping the souvenir, the six-year-old threw the ball back onto the field while fans celebrated around her.
Her reason was pure
When asked why she threw it back, the birthday girl said simply, 'I don't know. I just wanted to throw it.'
“I don't know. I just wanted to throw it.”
Memory beats the souvenir
While the milestone ball was lost, the moment created an unforgettable memory that will outlast any physical keepsake.
The one thing
Sometimes the best souvenirs are the memories, not the objects.
