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Phillies and Marlins Rally Around Young Fan After Woman Confronts His Father to Get Home Run Ball

After a fan demanded a home run ball from a father and son at a Phillies game, both teams provided the boy with signed memorabilia and a gift pack to support him.

  • The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Friday at LoanDepot Park, highlighted by Harrison Bader's solo home run in the fourth inning.
  • The game featured a dispute when a woman aggressively demanded a home run ball from a father who had given it to his young son, leading to a heated argument.
  • After the incident went viral, the Phillies and Marlins jointly acted to comfort the boy by providing a gift package and arranging a meeting with Bader, who gave the boy a signed bat.
  • The individual who retained the initial ball faced significant backlash for her actions and perceived insensitivity, with video clips of the event sparking outrage across broadcasts and social media platforms.
  • The situation ended positively for the young fan, who left with memorabilia and a memorable experience demonstrating support from both teams despite the unsettling confrontation.
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A story of justice and redress unfolded this week in the United States at a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins. A fan dispute over a batted ball, which also involved a little boy, sparked outrage on social media. But a viral video has a happy ending.

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Crossing Broad broke the news in on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
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