Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Entertainment
Madison Williams

MLB Fan’s Elite In-Game Interview Had Social Media Crying With Laughter

Astros ESPN Houston

During Sunday night’s game between the Astros and Yankees, a Houston fan attempted to catch a fly ball, which then messed up New York’s chance to catch an out.

However, the fan interference gave Astros’ Yordan Alvarez an automatic out. This caused a mixed reaction from the crowd around the fan.

ESPN tracked down the fan during the game, and the fan gave the ultimate interview. Fans couldn’t get enough of him.

“I just wanted to make the moment special for him,” the fan, who went to the game with his son, explained. “As a father, I feel like it’s my job to make sure I give him the best moment. I apologize to the Astros organization. I didn’t know—y’all gotta understand, when it’s dropping down, it looks like it’s coming directly to you, so I reached, and my body went for what I know.”

Although he admitted his family just moved to Houston earlier this year, the fan is already a strong supporter of the team, even if he gets the name wrong.

“Truthfully, Houston loves me and I love Houston,” he said. “They cannot stop me from supporting the Asteroids (sic).”

Here’s some of the social media reaction to the now iconic interview.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Tig Notaro’s twin sons didn’t realize their mothers are gay
‘I was so stunned because we’ve lived together almost eight years, and I’ve been gay the whole time,’ Notaro jokes
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Francis Ford Coppola denies inappropriate behavior on Megalopolis set: ‘I’m not touchy-feely’
Reports had suggested the veteran director tried ‘to kiss some of the topless and scantily-clad female extras’
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Campbell Soup searches for a modern-day Andy Warhol moment
Campbell Soup Co. was founded in the 19th century and it's still feeding people today.
The Street
The Street
Gymgoers and instructors are fed up with people filming on their phones
‘The last thing I would want is to be on someone’s viral video,’ gymgoer says
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jennifer Lawrence Elevates Zendaya's "I Told Ya" T-Shirt From 'Challengers' Like Only She Can
She styled it up with a Dior Bag and sandals by The Row.
Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Flavor Flav wants to save Red Lobster
Last month, the Public Enemy rapper made a promise to "help save one of America's greatest dining dynasties"
Salon
Salon
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play