ST. LOUIS — When Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell took out a St. Louis Cardinals fan’s plate of nachos while trying to catch a foul ball, the spectator had no idea he’d end up all over the internet.
Watch Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell destroy a Cardinals fan’s nachos https://t.co/WEpVibztmr pic.twitter.com/2xVYLLaZde
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) September 26, 2017
This video is circulating all over social media, showing Russell running into the stands at Busch Stadium during Tuesday’s game, knocking over Andrew Gudermuth’s nachos and falling into the lap of the Gudermuth’s girlfriend.
An instant @Cubs classic blooper for the season. Watch Addison Russell spill a Cardinal fans nachos, then promptly bring him another tray! pic.twitter.com/28IMKS1pSS
— T H E F O L D (@thefold) September 26, 2017
Bad news: This fan lost his nachos.
Good news: Addison Russell had his back. pic.twitter.com/CYrQavyTy0— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 26, 2017
Gudermuth says the Cardinals replaced the spilled nachos and gave his group beer and Italian ice. He also says Russell shook his hand and apologized.
So that @Cardinals fan’s nachos Addison Russell knocked over? The @Cubs shortstop makes things right. #STLCards pic.twitter.com/m0c0TqoPyA
— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 26, 2017
The South County resident, now nicknamed “Nacho Man,” says the attention has made him popular on Twitter.
The 21-year-old Cardinals’ fan hopes his experience provides some comic relief during a tense time in the country.
#Cubs Addison Russell delivers Nachos to the fan who lost them when Russell went into the stands after the ball. pic.twitter.com/mq4q4xiZ5Y
— Nuccio DiNuzzo (@ChiTribNuccio) September 26, 2017