Sen. John McCain could have had himself a foul ball but he blew it

Jun 30, 2015, 9:45 PM | Updated: Jul 1, 2015, 7:32 am

There are no guarantees in life. Especially not in baseball.

Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) learned Tuesday that even having a foul ball land in your lap is not a guarantee you’re going home with a ball.

McCain and his wife, Cindy were watching the D-backs take on the Dodgers from behind home plate, prime seats to get yourself a souvenir.

E-@SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/2vbFvcpbBg

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 1, 2015

Jimmy Rollins gift wrapped one for the long-time senator, and maybe the pressure of the big leagues got to him, but he watched it roll down the stairs to his right, and into the arms of an unknown fan.

We will give cool points where cool points are due — at least he didn’t chase after it.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Howie Kendrick greets teammate Justin Turner (10) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Howie Kendrick hits solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 10th inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Jimmy Rollins scores on a base hit by Howie Kendrick during the seventh inning of a baseball game, as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Welington Castillo looks on, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jimmy Rollins forces out Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock while turning a double play on Diamondbacks' David Peralta during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal flips his bat after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Oliver Perez throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed high fives teammate Jake Lamb, left, after hitting a two-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal looks away during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Howie Kendrick (47) gestures to his bench after hitting a stand up double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal (9) points upward after hitting a two run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal (9) high fives teammate Andre Ethier (16)after hitting a two run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Rubby De La Rosa throws against the against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Carlos Frias (77) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jimmy Rollins forces out Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock while unsuccessfully trying to turn a double play on Diamondbacks' David Peralta during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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