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Mariners fan injured by home run ball receives messages from Julio Rodríguez

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Mariners fan injured by home run ball receives messages from Julio Rodríguez
Summary

Nikki Jones, a Seattle Mariners fan, was hit in the face by a Julio Rodríguez home run ball during a game at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday night. The incident occurred while she was attempting to catch the ball in the 8th inning. After the hit, Jones was taken to the hospital but suffered no serious injuries. She received a signed apology and message from Rodríguez on Instagram, along with a signed ball reading 'I’m sorry. Get well soon!'. Despite the excitement surrounding the home run, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Mariners 4-2 in the game.

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  • •Nikki Jones was injured by a Julio Rodríguez home run ball.
  • •Jones was treated at a hospital but has no serious injuries.
  • •Rodríguez contacted Jones via Instagram to check on her.
  • •Another fan who caught the ball offered to share it.
  • •Cincinnati Reds defeated the Mariners 4-2.
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  • 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners fan takes home run ball to face, but gets signed apology and message from favorite player
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Longtime Seattle Mariners fan Nikki Jones went to T-Mobile Park Tuesday night hoping to score an Andrés Muñoz bobblehead.

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