Open the window, Aunt Minnie

Just a few weeks ago, I was prattling on about the Atlanta Braves and their memorable 19-inning game against the Mets in 1985. Yesterday, the Braves were involved in an 18-inning contest of greater significance -- one that eliminated them from the playoffs.

Now comes a piece of news even more improbable than Roger Clemens' relief win: the word from Houston that the same person caught both Lance Berkman's eighth-inning grand slam and Chris Burke's game-winning shot just 17 short hours later. Holy Toledo, as Bill King might say.

And I'm happy to see that unlike some greedy bastards, it appears he's going to give the historic ball back to the player who hit it.


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