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'Mai Tai Guy' defends himself after swiping home run ball from kids: 'You know the rules here'

CHICAGO - The first thing you need to know about "Mai Tai Guy" is why he calls himself Mai Tai Guy.

"When I first started coming out here when I was 21, the beers were a buck cheaper than the Mai Tais," Mai Tai Guy said. "The beer is only 5% (alcohol). The Mai Tai is like 12%. So for a buck more, let's get after it, you know?"

Mai Tai Guy's real name is Christopher

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