Texas Rangers v Minnesota Twins Monday, August 23, 2010

The Rangers nearly had a no hitter, they only gave up one hit. The highlight of the night for me though was capturing a fan's attempt to catch a foul ball in the upper deck, he some how missed it with his hands and caught it with his face. It made the AP wire which helped it make several slideshows online from media outlets across the country and the butt of many jokes. All the links to the various news outlets that used some of my photos are under the "references" link at the bottom of this post. The guys over at Sports of Blogitude especially like the foul ball photo: http://www.sportressofblogitude.com/2010/08/24/photo-the-one-man-on-the-planet-who-should-bring-a-glove-to-a-baseball-game/comment-page-1/#comment-37449

A foul ball hits fan in the face during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. The fan appeared to be uninjured. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Rich Harden (40) throws a pitch during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. Harden pitched for 7 2/3 innings without giving up a hit. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Texas Rangers Andres Blanco (3) looses his grip on the bat during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Ranger fans give Texas Rangers starting pitcher Rich Harden (40) a standing ovation after completing 7 2/3 innings with no hits in a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Minnesota Twins center fielder Denard Span (2) is unable to catch Texas Rangers David Murphy's (7) hit at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. Murphy batted in two runs on the play. The play was reviewed to determine if the hit was a home run, it was not. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn (53) throws out a pitch during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer (7) gets the teams only hit in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. Texas won 4-0. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton (32) and Vladimir Guerrero (27) congratulate each other after scoring two runs on David Murphy's (not pictured) hit to center field at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Monday, August 23, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Los Angeles Angels v Texas Rangers, Rangers lose 6-2 Saturday night.

Covered the worst baseball game in awhile Saturday night. The Rangers lost to the Los Angeles Angels 6-2. However, former Ranger player and current broadcaster, Tom Grieve, was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony.

Texas Rangers President Nolan Ryan presents former Texas Rangers player and current broadcaster Tom Grieve a letter from President George W. Bush congratulating his induction into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame during pre-game ceremonies at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game agains the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeThe Texas Rangers bullpen watches as Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz (17) bobbles the ball in the fourth inning in during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) hits a pop fly to third base in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels Torii Hunter (48) is congratulated by teammate Mike Napoli (44) after scoring a run in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeTexas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (5) errors on a ground ball to second as Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) looks on in a baseball game agains the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade