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Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil cleats fan while chasing foul ball
Jeff McNeil attempted an over-the-wall catch during a May 24 game in San Diego. The play resulted in minor cuts to an elderly spectator.
May 24, 12:57 PM·1m read1 source
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Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil flipped over the right-field wall at Petco Park while pursuing a foul ball on Saturday. The incident occurred in the bottom of the second inning with the bases loaded. Padres batter Gavin Sheets hit a pop-up into shallow right field.
McNeil did not secure the catch. His momentum carried him over the wall and his cleat struck an elderly fan in the face. The fan sustained small cuts and wiped blood from his face with a napkin. He remained in his seat for the rest of the game.
The Padres defeated the Athletics 2-0 and improved to 31-20. McNeil finished 0-for-3 with one walk. McNeil, 34, is in his first season with Oakland after the Mets traded him in December. 272 with 15 RBIs for a team that stands at 26-26.
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