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Viral Hunt for Phillies Home-Run Ball Fan Persists After Official Denials and $5,000 Offer

The woman's identity remains unverified despite intensive online sleuthing.

Overview

  • Video from the PhilliesMarlins game shows Drew Feltwell catching a Harrison Bader home run, giving it to his son, then handing it to a woman to defuse a confrontation.
  • Online users tried to identify the woman and falsely accused multiple people, including Cheryl Richardson-Wagner, who publicly rejected the claim.
  • Hammonton Public Schools issued a statement saying the person seen in the clip is not and has never been an employee, countering viral posts.
  • Memorabilia retailer Blowoutcards.com offered $5,000 if the woman comes forward, signs the ball with “lo siento,” and allows it to be returned to the child.
  • Stadium staff and players responded with gestures to the boy, including gifts from the Marlins and a postgame meeting where Bader gave him a signed bat.