Cubs fan draws criticism for grabbing woman during home run ball scramble
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
A video from the August 16 game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals has gone viral, showing a man allegedly pulling a young woman aside to grab a home run ball hit by Pete Crow-Armstrong. The incident took place at Wrigley Field during the bottom of the third inning. While initial reports suggest the man was rude, a different angle shared on social media indicates he was helping the woman regain her balance rather than pushing her away from the ball. The Cardinals won the game, final score 11-4.
- •Video of the incident from August 16 game gained significant attention online.
- •Man in a Kenny Lofton jersey appears to grab a woman during ball scramble.
- •Second video suggests he was assisting her rather than taking the ball.
- •Final score: Cardinals 11, Cubs 4.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Video of Cubs Fan Grabbing Young Woman During Fight for Home Run Ball in Stands Goes Viral
"Baseball fans are in an uproar after a viral video seemingly shows a Chicago Cubs fan yanking a young woman out of the way so he could grab a home run ball that hit the stands. However, the situation may not be what it seems. A video taken at the Sunday, August 16, game between […]
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