Sunday’s Yankees-Red Sox matchup gave MLB fans a viral moment tailor-made for Father’s Day after a priceless exchange between a father and his two young sons in the stands.
Pat Mulligan and his children Jack and Charlie were on-hand at Fenway Park to take in the latest clash between the storied rivals when a gracious fan looked to give them a foul ball.
At first, things seemed to be status quo when it appeared the Mulligan family had procured a nice piece of baseball memorabilia. However, the heartwarming moment quickly took turn after little Charlie made the executive decision to toss the ball back onto the field, sending big brother Jack into despair as Pat attempted to pull double duty.
Big bro's reaction 😂😂pic.twitter.com/j5beVpft6N
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 18, 2023
The video of Pat, Charlie and Jack’s oh-so-relatable day at the ball park received waves of attention online, which, thankfully, later led to some off-field heroics from Red Sox pitcher Kenley Jansen.
During a follow-up interview with the Mulligans, Jack shared that Jansen gave the family a signed ball and jersey for their troubles. Pat also gave a little backstory for a tuckered-out Charlie, who he said was so excited to get the ball that he just wanted to make a nice throw.
“We’re awfully grateful to everybody for being so nice,” Pat told NESN.
It was a tough day for little Charlie, but the Mulligans are walking away with a smile. @WebsterOnTV | @middlebrooks | #RedSox pic.twitter.com/SJKnqxfdzT
— NESN (@NESN) June 18, 2023
Needless to say, the fantastic Father’s Day memory ignited plenty of conversation and laughter that should keep the Mulligans and many others entertained for days:
The Reaction from the Older Brother is everyone. pic.twitter.com/uYMl8a77I4
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 18, 2023
Best story of the season https://t.co/xjOqkKfTGX
— Obnoxious Boston Fan (@realOBF) June 18, 2023
Sox up 5-2 now after a three run 6th. Only one reason why — the work of these good vibes everyone brought to keep the great game of baseball amazing! #HappyFathersDay https://t.co/Zo6TDfKgN3
— Jahmai Webster (@WebsterOnTV) June 18, 2023
Power of social media.
— Darnell McDonald (@MacDime54) June 18, 2023
Pro move by Kenley and @NESN crew! 🔥#dirtywater https://t.co/Adn8Q1quwu
Common Kenley W.. awesome by him and the NESN crew @middlebrooks .. love our Boston guys ❤️ https://t.co/qhlqpONxW4
— Jen (@jennylizzz_) June 18, 2023
