'Best day of my life': Dodger fan describes moment he caught Freddie Freeman's grand slam ball

Dodger fan, who has never caught a baseball at a game before, describes the "surreal" moment he caught Freddie Freeman's grand slam ball

Dodger fan Chris Taylor had the best day of his life on Saturday when he caught Freddie Freeman's grand slam ball at Dodger Stadium.

Taylor, who has been a Dodger fan for over 20 years, was sitting in the left-field pavilion when Freeman hit the ball in the fifth inning. The ball landed in Taylor's glove, and he held it up in triumph as the crowd around him cheered.

"It was surreal," Taylor said. "I couldn't believe it. I've been going to Dodger games for years, and I've never caught a ball before. To catch a grand slam ball is something I'll never forget."

Taylor said he plans to keep the ball as a memento of the special day.

Freeman's grand slam was his first as a Dodger

Freeman's grand slam was his first as a Dodger, and it came at a crucial time in the game.

The Dodgers were trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 in the fifth inning when Freeman came to the plate with the bases loaded.

Freeman hit a 1-1 pitch from Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner over the left-field wall for a grand slam, giving the Dodgers a 5-4 lead.

The Dodgers went on to win the game 7-4

The Dodgers went on to win the game 7-4, and Freeman's grand slam was the key hit.

Freeman finished the game with two hits, four RBIs, and two walks.

The Dodgers have now won four straight games and are 10-5 on the season.

Taylor's catch was a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Taylor's catch was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and he said he will cherish the memory forever.

"It was the best day of my life," Taylor said. "I'll never forget it."