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Child at Yankees-Red Sox Game Goes Viral for Throwing Back Foul Ball

Yankees Red Sox Sox Kenley Jansen NESN Boston

Sunday’s Yankees-Red Sox matchup gave MLB fans a viral moment tailor-made for Father’s Day after a priceless exchange between a father and his two young sons in the stands.

Pat Mulligan and his children Jack and Charlie were on-hand at Fenway Park to take in the latest clash between the storied rivals when a gracious fan looked to give them a foul ball.

At first, things seemed to be status quo when it appeared the Mulligan family had procured a nice piece of baseball memorabilia. However, the heartwarming moment quickly took turn after little Charlie made the executive decision to toss the ball back onto the field, sending big brother Jack into despair as Pat attempted to pull double duty.

The video of Pat, Charlie and Jack’s oh-so-relatable day at the ball park received waves of attention online, which, thankfully, later led to some off-field heroics from Red Sox pitcher Kenley Jansen.

During a follow-up interview with the Mulligans, Jack shared that Jansen gave the family a signed ball and jersey for their troubles. Pat also gave a little backstory for a tuckered-out Charlie, who he said was so excited to get the ball that he just wanted to make a nice throw.

“We’re awfully grateful to everybody for being so nice,” Pat told NESN.

Needless to say, the fantastic Father’s Day memory ignited plenty of conversation and laughter that should keep the Mulligans and many others entertained for days:

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