Source: BroBible
Summary
A Cleveland Guardians fan was shamed online for taking a home run ball from a young girl. The fan had initially dropped the ball and then took it from the girl, sparking outrage on social media. The fan eventually returned the ball 4-5 innings later. The Tampa Bay Rays reporter Ryan Bass gave the girl a game ball to make up for the incident. The girl’s mother thanked the Rays and their fans for their kindness.
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The habit gets a new name.
Stealing a home run ball from a kid? That’s a bold move. Getting shamed online and returning the ball 4-5 innings later? That’s a whole different ball game. The Tampa Bay Rays reporter Ryan Bass is the real MVP for giving the girl a game ball. And let’s be real, who needs a home run ball when you can have a viral moment of shame?
Apparently, being a “good sport” means giving back a stolen ball after getting roasted online. The Cleveland Guardians fan learned that the hard way. And the girl’s mom is now a Tampa Bay Rays fan for life.
It’s all about the optics, folks. Stealing a ball from a kid is bad, but giving it back and taking a picture with the kid is… still kinda bad. But hey, at least the kid got a game ball out of it.
Who needs personal growth when you can just delete your social media accounts and move on?
And finally, the moral of the story is: if you’re going to be a jerk, make sure you’re not on camera.
Author: Evan Null
