Jeff McNeil accidentally bloodies elderly fan with cleat while diving into stands
Jeff McNeil accidentally injured an elderly fan while attempting to catch a foul ball during a game at Petco Park. The fan sustained minor cuts but appeared to be mostly unharmed. Despite the incident, the San Diego Padres won the game 2-0.
- ▪Jeff McNeil, while diving into the stands, accidentally cleated a fan in the face.
- ▪The fan had small cuts on his face but was otherwise okay after the incident.
- ▪McNeil went 0-3 at the plate during the game, which the Padres won.
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MLB Jeff McNeil accidentally bloodies elderly fan with cleat while diving into stands By Jake Nisse Published May 24, 2026, 12:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Jeff McNeil left his mark. The former Met and current Athletics infielder made an acrobatic attempt to catch a foul ball on Saturday and accidentally cleated a fan in the face. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the second inning, the Padres’ Gavin Sheets popped a ball into shallow right field at Petco Park. Jeff McNeil accidentally cleated a fan in the face in San Diego X-@NBCSAthletics The two-time All-Star McNeil did not have a ton of room to work with, but nonetheless went for the ball as he wound up flipping over the wall.
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