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Tigers fan catches two foul balls in one game

A Tigers fan grabbed a foul ball in the first and ninth innings Tuesday, the odds of which happening are one in 324,900, according to MLB.

A Tigers fan grabbed a souvenir in the bottom of the first inning when Victor Martinez hit a foul ball down the third base line, which is certainly fun for the fan, but not necessarily remarkable.

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What is remarkable is that the same fan did it again in the ninth inning. MLB.com says the odds of that happening are one in 324,900.

On top of grabbing two foul balls and having everyone watching at home get to see his cool shirt, the fan got to see the Tigers take a combined no-hitter into the ninth inning and then win an extra-innings thriller against the White Sox.

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