Jeff McNeil Accidentally Cuts Elderly Fan with Cleat While Diving into Stands, Leaving Him Bloody
During a recent baseball game, Jeff McNeil accidentally injured an elderly fan while diving into the stands. The incident occurred on May 23, leaving the fan with a visible cut on his face. Commentators noted the fan's resilience as he tended to his wound after the collision.
- ▪Jeff McNeil struck an elderly fan with his cleat while diving for a foul ball during the Athletics-Padres game.
- ▪The fan sustained a cut on his face that resembled a small, circular hole.
- ▪Commentators praised the fan's toughness as he dabbed at his wound in the stands.
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