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Rickie Weeks forgets number of outs, passes up chance for inning-ending double play (VIDEO)

Lest we believe that forgetting the number of outs in an inning is the sole territory of daydreaming outfielders who toss the ball into the stands, Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks proved during Monday's 4-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants that infielders can brain cramp too.

Watch what happens when Weeks lines up at double play depth, only to decide that a force out at second is enough after shortstop Cesar Izturis relays a Brandon Crawford grounder his way:

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It appears as though Weeks didn't speak with any reporters after the game, so we can't really be sure the exact reason why he retired in the second inning early. But perhaps it doesn't really matter as the next batter, Melky Cabrera, grounded out to third.

Of bigger concern to Brewers fans should be the season-long slump that Weeks has shown no signs of emerging from at the plate. An All-Star last season, Weeks is hitting a dismal .155/.286/.284 with just four home runs and seven RBIs. He was fitted for the golden sombrero by striking out four times in two different games last week and he also struck out three times in another contest. Weeks has shown no signs that he's capable of carrying more of the load that was vacated by Prince Fielder's defection to Detroit, let alone earning the rest of the four-year, $38.5 million contract that he signed before the 2011 season.

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This goes without saying, but Weeks will need to get his head back into the game if the fourth-place Brewers are to ever dig their way out of this 17-25 start and erase the six-game deficit that separates them from first place in the NL Central.

On the field, but even more at the plate.

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Reds fan catches two home runs in same inning — and then gives both balls away

There's no doubt about it: Caleb Lloyd is the man.

The 20-year-old Cincinnati Reds fan made hundreds of headlines on Monday night after catching home run balls from pitcher Mike Leake and shortstop Zack Cozart. Lloyd's dueling grabs occurred not only in the same game, but in consecutive at-bats during the Reds' 4-1 win over Atlanta Braves at Great American Ballpark. Not bad for someone who had just planned on playing the MLB 2K12 video game all night before his friend called him up with a last-minute offer of tickets in the left-field bleachers.

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Watch the unreal sequence play out here:

But while Lloyd living out two dream grabs on what he called "the best day" of his life is impressive, I was actually more taken by the fact he immediately gave up both homer balls to people he thought would like them better. While we've written posts about people catching two homers in one day or three in each game of a series, I can't remember ever writing about someone who was so charitable with his stroke-of-luck souvenirs.

So why did Lloyd give the baseballs up? And who did he give them to?

From MLB.com:

"I gave the Cozart one to my buddy since his uncle got us the tickets," Lloyd said. "He was the reason I was here. The Leake ball, I gave it back, because I knew it was Leake's first Major League home run. I just want to meet him and shake his hand."

The power of Christian Lopez compelled him!

It's also not like Lloyd didn't sustain any damage while collecting the baseballs. While Cozart's ball came to him off a carom, the drive by Leake required a bit more suffering.

"The first one, I actually barehanded," Lloyd said. "It hit my hand. It didn't expect I'd actually catch it. I never caught a home run ball. I caught it and it like bounced off the palm of my hand, and I just reached out and grabbed it. It hurt really bad. I don't recommend doing it again."

At any rate, Lloyd's generosity without a second thought should be lauded.

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But it shouldn't come as any surprise for those who saw his later interview with Reds broadcasters. Possessing great manners and a fantastic outlook on life for anyone (not just a college student), Lloyd not only did his mother proud (he namechecked and praised her on television) but also Thomas More College, where he just completed his junior year.

Between the homers and the giveaway, thanks for three great highlights, Caleb.

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