US EditionPhillies invite young fan to meet Harrison Bader after viral home run ball dispute
Following a disputed home run ball incident, the Phillies and Marlins staff compensated the young fan with signed memorabilia and baseball gear to resolve the viral situation.
- On September 6, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 9-3 at LoanDepot Park, highlighted by a home run from center fielder Harrison Bader in the fourth inning that led to a disagreement among fans over possession of the ball in the stands.
- The quarrel began when a woman took the home run ball from a young fan after a man had retrieved it and handed it to the boy, leading to social media outrage and calls to ban the woman from the stadium.
- After the game, the Phillies arranged for the young fan to meet Bader, who presented him with a new autographed bat, while staff from the Marlins compensated the boy by providing various baseball-themed gifts.
- The incident spread rapidly online and was compared to a recent viral event at the U.S. Open, where a man was criticized for grabbing a hat belonging to tennis player Kamil Majchrzak from a young fan; the individual later apologized on social media and confirmed the hat was returned.
- This episode highlighted how teams and staff worked to turn a negative event into a positive memory for the young fan and reminded fans to act respectfully when souvenirs are involved during games.
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