MARBLEHEAD, Ohio -- This was no ordinary bump from a flight.
A longtime Indians fan is being given quite a reward after giving up his seat on a plane to make sure former Cleveland outfielder Kenny Lofton arrived in time to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Game 1 of the World Series.
The Indians are giving Ken Kostal, of Marblehead, tickets to Game 6 of the Series, and a team spokesman said United Airlines is giving Kostal 62,200 airline miles for future use.
Kostal said he was waiting to board a delayed flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland early Tuesday when he recognized Lofton. When he overheard Lofton saying he wasn't sure he'd get a seat on the plane, Kostal offered his.
Lofton had 622 career stolen bases.