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Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan Denies Intentionally Keeping Cam Devanney’s First‑Hit Ball

Sheehan describes the apparent ball swap as unintentional, pledging a personal apology to Devanney.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) looks on during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Game and social video showed Sheehan call for a new ball after Devanney’s first MLB hit, then appear to keep the original and toss the replacement toward the Pirates’ dugout.
  • Dodgers reporter Kirsten Watson relayed that Sheehan said he did not realize the ball was being requested for preservation and intends to apologize.
  • Pirates infielder Cam Devanney later said he believes he received the correct milestone ball and noted familiarity with Sheehan from the minors.
  • Online reaction was swift, with Ben Verlander’s clip widely shared and former All-Star Eric Hosmer condemning the move as an “all-time scumbag” act.
  • The episode came as Sheehan made a late start with Shohei Ohtani scratched by illness; he went 4.2 innings with six strikeouts in a 3-0 Dodgers loss highlighted by an Andrew McCutchen homer.