Matt Kemp is having a tough season at the plate, but that hasn&#8217;t killed his generous spirit. An SF-based Dodger fan battling a difficult (unnamed) affliction was sitting in the front row this weekend at the Dodgers-Giants game, when his friends told third-base coach Tim Wallach about a special fan sitting nearby. After the game,…

Video: Dodgers’ Matt Kemp Is a Nice Person

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