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The incident with the ball of the Philadelphia Phillies
The father, who became the center of the controversy over the home run ball of the Philadelphia Phillies, finally spoke about the events that took place on Saturday.
Phillies fan witnessed the controversy over the home run ball
NBC Sports Philadelphia
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Drew Feltwell faced an unexpected confrontation while trying to get the home run ball for his son.
A woman who approached his family insisted that the ball belonged to her and demanded its return.
This controversy made it to live broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia and quickly went viral online.
In an interview with Fox Sports on Monday, Feltwell shared his feelings about the situation.
“I can’t even repeat it on air. It was very vulgar,” he noted.
“She was yelling at me right in the ear, adding a lot of rude words and claiming it was her ball.”
“It was her section, and she was trying to prove she had the right to that ball.”
Feltwell recounted that the woman’s yelling ultimately forced him to give her the ball.
The woman, dubbed “Philly Karen” by internet users, received almost unanimous condemnation for her actions.
Phillies’ Victory
The Phillies won when outfielder Harrison Bader hit a home run in the game against the Miami Marlins.
On Saturday, the guests won their first game 9-3, and later confirmed their advantage, winning 4-2.
However, they could not secure their thirtieth victory as the hosts won the third game 5-4.
The woman known as “Philly Karen” was seen making unpleasant gestures to fans after the incident.
This case attracted the attention of ESPN and continues to be discussed in the MLB world.
“It wasn’t easy, but that’s how we decided to handle the situation,” Feltwell added. “I hope that ball meant a lot to her.”
Feltwell celebrated his son Lincoln’s tenth birthday at the game.
The ball was meant to be a gift for the boy, but despite the incident, the Feltwells still had the opportunity to meet Bader after the game, and Lincoln received a baseball bat from him.
In contrast, the unknown woman was booed out of the stadium.
“I would have liked to give the ball back to my son,” Feltwell continued.
“But I don’t want anything bad to happen to her. Our evening ended very well.”
Feltwell has no regrets about his actions, as his son has unforgettable memories of the festive day.
The highlighted incident reflects not only the passions associated with baseball but also the emotions that can flare during sporting events. The situation became an important lesson for all participants on how crucial it is to maintain calm and respect, even in tense circumstances. And for the Feltwell family, that day still ended on a positive note, as they managed to capture special moments interacting with their idols during the game.