Phillies fan caught swapping home run ball in Mets game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
During a game on June 22, 2026, a Phillies fan attempted to throw back a home run ball but got caught using a fake one. The incident occurred in Philadelphia's 6-2 victory over the Mets when Carson Benge hit a home run. The fan, wearing a Bryce Harper jersey, celebrated while hiding the real ball in his glove. This turn of events became a viral moment as the broadcast repeatedly showed the fan's deception. The Mets managed only a few highlights in a challenging game, while the Phillies secured both the victory and an amusing story.
- •Phillies defeated the Mets 6-2 on June 22, 2026.
- •Fan attempted to throw back a home run ball, but used a fake.
- •Carson Benge hit the home run during the game.
- •Broadcast captured the fan's actions, leading to viral reactions.
- •Mets struggle continues as they chase wild-card positioning.
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies fan ‘caught red-handed’ trying to pull off home run ball trick in win over Mets
"A Phillies fan tried to keep the real souvenir and still deliver the classic rivalry throwback, but the broadcast caught every step of the trick. The moment came during Philadelphia’s 6-2 win over the Mets, when Carson Benge’s home run briefly gave New York something to enjoy.
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