The Philadelphia Phillies' social media circle is in search of a female fan whom they have referred to as "Karen" following an incident during Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. In the fourth inning, the Phillies slugger Harrison Bader hit a solo home run that landed in the stands of the LoanDepot Park.
Two fans dressed up in Phillies jerseys tried searching for the ball under the seats before the male fan found the baseball and gave it to his companion, possibly his son. The woman was left fuming over this as she went up to the other fan and started a heated discussion before taking the ball away from the young kid.
A Phillies fan retrieves a home run ball for his son and this woman is furious she did not get the ball pic.twitter.com/kDMMJrw2R5
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 6, 2025
The entire incident was caught on the live broadcast as fans rallied behind the young kid while referencing the female fan as "Karen," a slang word used to refer to middle-class women who are entitled and excessively demanding. A fan put out a "Wanted" poster and the tweet has received over 4.8 million impressions.
Who is this Karen? pic.twitter.com/xQrnPO3C1i
— Gröver of PhiIIy (@GPhilly120) September 6, 2025
Phillies and Miami make an adorable gesture for young fan
After the young kid was asked to let go of the ball, two innings later, a member of the Miami staff came to the young kid with baseball goodies, featuring several baseballs and some gear, to make up for what happened. The live broadcast captured this moment during the sixth inning of the game.
Shoutout to the Marlins who hooked up the fan who had his Home Run ball taken away from him with a prize pack and baseballs! pic.twitter.com/MKzm2115R2
— Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) September 6, 2025
Moreover, after winning the game, Harrison Bader personally greeted the young fan and gifted him a signed bat.
This young Phillies fan gave Harrison Bader’s home run ball away
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 6, 2025
So Bader hooked him up with a signed bat after the game
(via @Phillies) https://t.co/3jfYYccwnk pic.twitter.com/0Ts39GOXhC
The Phillies won the game 9-3, thanks to home runs from Bader, Brandon Marsh, Max Kepler and Bryson Stott. The club solidified its lead as the best team in the National League with a 82-59 record.