Rowdy Spectator Halted by Ball Girl at Dodgers Game

It seems like there is an implied agreement between attendees and athletes during a baseball match. The players give their best performance, and we, as spectators, sit in the stands cheering or jeering at their game. This unwritten understanding usually works well. Regrettably, some individuals choose to disregard this agreement and decide to invade the field, perhaps for amusement or due to a dare.

Such a disturbance was witnessed at the recent game held at Dodger Stadium between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels. The disruptive fan exhibited exceptional evasion skills, managing to elude security personnel and reach center field before attempting to exit through the fence in right field. However, an unexpected savior emerged: the Dodgers’ ball girl.

The ball girl positioned herself in the path of the unruly spectator, prepared to subdue him. Despite evading her initial grasp, the fan left his legs vulnerable while trying to climb the fence. Seizing the opportunity, the ball girl swiftly pulled him down, causing him to tumble into the stands, seemingly unharmed but momentarily stunned, allowing security to apprehend him.

Here’s a video that was shared with me. pic.com/9hICgcVdR5

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 8, 2021

While such incidents are not typically broadcasted on television to deter copycats, audience members in the stands captured the event on their phones, leading to the ball girl’s actions gaining traction on social media. The identity of the ball girl remains undisclosed, and it is unclear whether she will be reprimanded by the stadium authorities. However, many users on Twitter sincerely hope that she receives recognition for her bravery instead of facing punishment.