Guardians fan apologizes for snatching home run ball from 11-year-old girl in viral video: ‘I made a bad decision’
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By Richard Pollina
Published on April 30, 2026.
Cleveland Guardians fan Max Quinn has apologized for snatching a home run ball from an 11-year-old girl during a game, admitting it was a "bad decision" and facing online backlash. The incident occurred during the fifth inning after the Guardians' Daniel Schneemann hit a two-run home run. Quinn's store, Uncover Vintage in Lakewood, was bombarded with 1-star Google reviews following the incident and forced to delete his social media accounts due to threats and harassment. Despite the backlash, Evelyn, who initially forgave Quinn for the mistake, expressed her hope others would follow her lead.
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