Fan in ‘Duffman’ costume catches D-Backs homer, throws it back
This has been one interesting week at AT&T Park in San Francisco, and that’s not even taking into account the entertaining series being played by the Diamondbacks and Giants.
The real action and entertainment is happening in the stands, and that continued during the D-Backs 2-1 win on Wednesday night when a fan dressed as the “Duffman” character from “The Simpsons” fame caught an Arizona home run and tossed it back on the field.
The equally bizarre and hilarious moment played out during the seventh inning. Arizona’s Wellington Castillo turned on a pitch from Madison Bumgarner and smoked it into the left-center field seats, which is where our dressed up fan was apparently hanging around. All we really know for sure is that he emerged a pile of fans with baseball in hand after it seemed to disappear down an aisle.
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There was also no question about his allegiance upon viewing his outfit. It’s a clear nod to Giants infielder Matt Duffy, who once had Duffman decals on his bats. Still, the fan confirmed his loyalty by reportedly firing the baseball back on the field.
We never actually see the toss but we definitely see him winding up.
Most Giants fans would probably agree it was a heroic effort. Perhaps even one that will restore their collective image after a fan was escorted from the stadium in shame after innocently interfering with a live ball during Monday’s game. That was a tough moment to watch and a tough moment for other Giants fans to explain, but Duffman saved the day by changing the conversation on Wednesday.
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Unfortunately, neither Duffman the fan nor Matt Duffy, who doubled twice, could save the Giants despite their best efforts. In fact, Duffy ended up being left stranded at third base as the tying run when the game ended.
So close, Duffmen, yet so far away.
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