After recording a historic triple play, Cabrera flipped the ball into the stands for some lucky fan to later lose in the backyard.
When Asdrubal Cabrera made history last week by recording only the 14th unassisted triple play in big league history, he made one error. He tossed the ball into the stands without thinking about the historical importance of such an artifact.
The man who caught the ball contacted the Indians to get it authenticated, which they won’t do once a ball leaves the field and enters the stands (unless it is specially marked, like the Bonds home run chase balls). ...
