GIF: Fans fight over Jordy Mercer home run ball

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are doing battle at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon and tempers are flaring in the outfield bleachers.

The Cubs built a 5-0 lead before Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer belted a three-run blast in the fifth inning, setting the stage for an epic showdown between three fans for the home run ball.

[Courtesy: WGN]

The Cubs fan in the blue t-shirt jersey came away with the ball after a lengthy standoff.