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Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:31 am EDT

ModernTube: Young Phillies fan rejects dad's foul ball gift

By 'Duk

Push aside Tim Lincecum and his puppy and reset the adorable meter! This clip of Emily Monforto tossing away a baseball like an old Tastykake wrapper during Tuesday's game against Washington is currently sweeping the Internet and broadcast world. (Not to mention inspiring at least 842,345 "hey, she's just training for the day she starts throwing Duracells" and "maybe mom is a Cubs fan" jokes.)

The three-year-old's direct disposal came directly after her dad Steve made a great grab of his first foul ball and was followed by an "Isn't She Lovely?" hug that will melt even the darkest heart. I'd say so much for having a family keepsake, but watching as your darling daughter steals the hearts of every highlight show and blog definitely makes for a much better memory. 

UPDATE: NBC Philadelphia just caught up with the Monfortos. Steve says that he and Emily often play catch at home and that her throw was natural instinct kicking in:

"I think she was startled by the reaction of the fans around us — there was a collective gasp," said Monforto. "She was also startled by the look on my face. I just wanted to let her know it was OK — that she didn't do anything wrong."

UPDATE #2: A little boy had the same reaction at a Giants game last season. WATCH  

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  1. blah b
    1. Posted by blah b Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:40 pm EDT

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    What is this TV-guy talking about ?
    "She is just doing what she always sees them do, throw the ball back on the field... Whenever they(children) try to do that, the parent is never able to catch them before they end up doing it."
    Is this a common occurrence in Philly?
  2. Mike J
    2. Posted by Mike J Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:23 pm EDT

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    she should pitch for the mets, at least she has baseball instincts.
  3. NSS
    3. Posted by NSS Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:34 pm EDT

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    Agreed w blah b, TV guy is a fool. Anyone who ever spent more than 30 seconds with a kid that age know that's just typical behavior. Also agreed w Mike J, good form on that throw. Better arm than some outfielders out there ...
  4. don't worry abouti
    4. Posted by don't worry abouti Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    in philly we throw the balls back on the field if their hit by the other team.
  5. zane
    5. Posted by zane Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    Is this article really worthy of being on the front page of Yahoo?
  6. JWo
    6. Posted by JWo Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww That was super cute!! too bad for daddy. but you can he loves her! =)
  7. Miller Time
    7. Posted by Miller Time Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    great clip, just hilarious
  8. Greg M
    8. Posted by Greg M Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    @1, the tv guy is gary 'sarge' matthews...and the best part about watching phillies games is listening to everything he has to say, no matter how ridiculous they are...as was the case in this clip...sarge is easily the most entertaining analyst on tv
  9. Anton
    9. Posted by Anton Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    No dessert for her tonight! lol.
  10. Diann S
    10. Posted by Diann S Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    aww cute but thats what he gets kids love to throw things
  11. Shop with Me Mama
    11. Posted by Shop with Me Mama Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Hahaha! So cute! That is what kids do :)
  12. Richard E
    12. Posted by Richard E Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    ha!
  13. J.
    13. Posted by J. Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Kids throw things, I would have never given it to her... Duh!
  14. brian
    14. Posted by brian Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    go tigers
  15. Emily and her Mommy love Da Bears
    15. Posted by Emily and her Mommy love Da Bears Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Little girls named Emily are the BEST!! Except mine would be wearing Dodger blue!!
  16. GregT
    16. Posted by GregT Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Hahaha disregard Gary Mathews, He's often the laughing stock of our local broadcasts, but he also says some damn funny things. He doesn't that thing in his brain that most people do that tells you what to say and what not to say.
  17. Carol
    17. Posted by Carol Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    He deserves "Dad of the Year" award. I hope he bought her a big ice cream sundae on the way home.
  18. Dave26243
    18. Posted by Dave26243 Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    That was the cutest thing I ever saw! And what a great dad to give her that huge bear hug!! What a great family and memory to share!
  19. elgin
    19. Posted by elgin Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    idiot!
  20. ZackL
    20. Posted by ZackL Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Oh that's just cold Mike, lol.
    That clip was actually pretty funny, I kinda knew that was probably natural instinct kicking in there.
  21. kat
    21. Posted by kat Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    THAT WAS TOO CUTE! And Dad didn't even stop smiling.
  22. kim
    22. Posted by kim Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    lol, too cute
  23. Hotstuff
    23. Posted by Hotstuff Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Phillies are weak a-s team
  24. Lionel Y
    24. Posted by Lionel Y Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    this is so cute!!!!
  25. Jo
    25. Posted by Jo Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    agree that this dad's paternal instinct toward his child is demonstrative of his love for her above a silly little ball of less significance

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