Phillies Fan Slammed for Snatching Home Run Ball From Birthday Boy

A Phillies game turned ugly when an angry fan confronted a father and snatched a home run ball meant for his young son’s birthday.

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The ball, hit by Harrison Bader, landed in the stands. The boy’s dad grabbed it and proudly gave it to his ecstatic son, Lincoln.

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Moments later, a gray-haired Phillies fan grabbed the dad’s shoulder, angrily claiming the ball had been hers all along.

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Caught on camera, the heated exchange ended with the dad reluctantly taking the ball back from Lincoln and giving it to the woman.

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Fans were outraged online, slamming the woman for ruining a little boy’s special moment on his birthday.

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Both the Phillies and Marlins stepped in to cheer up Lincoln, gifting him baseballs, prizes, and a goodie bag at the ballpark.

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Harrison Bader later met Lincoln, signing a bat for him and turning a heartbreaking moment into a memory he’ll never forget.

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Social media exploded with support, blasting the rude fan while applauding the teams for making things right for Lincoln.

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What started as an ugly ballpark fight ended in kindness—proof that true sportsmanship goes beyond the field.

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