Kyle Schwarber intervenes to protect young fan from warmup pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
During pre-game warmups on August 16, 2026, Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies noticed a young fan running towards the path of a warmup pitch thrown by Twins pitcher Dean Kremer. In a quick reaction, Schwarber intervened, ensuring the fan was safe and directing him back to the dugout. The incident highlighted Schwarber’s quick instincts and concern for fan safety before the game began in Minnesota.
- •Kyle Schwarber noticed a young fan in potential danger.
- •The incident occurred before the Phillies and Twins game.
- •Schwarber acted quickly to prevent a possible injury.
- •He reassured the fan when it was safe to return.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Schwarber saved a young fan from potentially getting hit by warmup pitch
"Kyle Schwarber wanted to make sure it was safe for a fan.
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