Father and Son Score Major Win with World Series Home Runs

BREAKING: Two World Series home run baseballs caught by a father-son duo are now in the hands of SCP Auctions and set to make headlines! John Bains and his son Matthew, who witnessed the thrilling Game 7 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, Ontario, have confirmed the balls will undergo authentication before hitting the auction block.

In an exclusive interview with ESPN, SCP Auctions chief operations officer Mike Keys revealed that the company’s inventory manager flew to Ontario this week to retrieve the prized baseballs from the Bains family. This exciting acquisition follows a nail-biting game where the Dodgers secured their second straight World Series title.

The father, a dedicated Blue Jays season ticket holder, caught the game-tying home run hit by Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas in the top of the ninth inning. In a stunning twist, Matthew snagged the series-winning home run ball from Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the 11th inning, both hits landing in the same section of the stadium.

“I’ve had seats for the last 10 years, and the main reason I picked these, after the Rogers Centre renovation, was for playoffs,” John Bains stated. He attended the game with his two sons, Matthew and Daniel, and shared that he had brought along baseballs from previous games, anticipating a memorable moment.

Next steps are underway as SCP Auctions seeks sworn affidavits and intends to conduct polygraph tests with John and Matthew. Keys emphasized the necessity of these measures, saying, “With these balls that don’t get MLB stickered, that’s how we have to go about things.”

A source from Major League Baseball confirmed that the Rojas and Smith balls will not be authenticated by MLB due to league policy regarding balls that leave the playing field without supervision from an authenticator.

The stakes are high for this auction. Earlier this year, a final-pitch ball from the 2024 World Series sold for an astounding $414,000, while a walk-off home run by Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman fetched $1.56 million, marking it as the third-most expensive baseball ever sold.

Experts predict that the Rojas and Smith baseballs could also reach significant heights. Chris Ivy, director of sports auctions at Heritage Auctions, stated, “I think these baseballs will be well into six figures. Smith’s home run is going to top the Rojas ball – I wouldn’t be surprised to see that approach seven figures – but it’s hard to say by how much.”

As the auction process unfolds, all eyes will be on these historic baseballs. The excitement surrounding their sale reflects not only their value but also the emotional connection tied to this unforgettable game.

Stay tuned for updates as SCP Auctions prepares to unveil these momentous collectibles to the public!