An unidentified supporter chose an inappropriate moment to taunt Dodgers sensation Freddie Freeman by shouting “You Suck!” at the first baseman during a silence held at the World Series to remember those affected by cancer.
The Dodgers power hitter was commemorating his mother, who he tragically lost to cancer when he was just 10 years old.
The Major League Baseball organization dedicated airtime during the broadcast for players, fans, umpires, and others to honor those currently fighting cancer, celebrating survivors, and remembering those lost to this dreadful illness, collaborating with “Stand Up To Cancer” for this significant tribute.
A Yankees supporter can be heard yelling “YOU SUCK, FREEMAN!” during the Fox Game 4 coverage… amidst the Stand Up to Cancer moment of silence. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/rEMKFSXU2A
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 30, 2024
@awfulannouncing
As FOX showcased players during the moment of silence, someone could be heard exclaiming, “You suck, Freeman!”
Many online commentators swiftly condemned the actions, particularly during a solemn occasion aimed at bringing people together for a shared cause.
This incident occurred shortly after Freeman shared an emotional narrative during the broadcast regarding his bond with his father and the strengthening of that relationship following his mother’s passing.
After hitting a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 for the @Dodgers, @FreddieFreeman5 declared that moment was dedicated to his father.
Tom Rinaldi conversed with Freddie about the special connection with his dad and the obstacles they encountered that brought them closer. pic.twitter.com/Ur1SvgCK9t
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2024
@MLBONFOX
Freeman has been a thorn in the side of Yankee fans throughout the series, hitting a home run in every game and racking up 8 RBIs, consistently troubling the Bronx Bombers.
Therefore, although the timing and setting were far from suitable, it comes as no shock that Yankees supporters are not exactly proponents of the Freddie Freeman admiration club.
In the midst of the cancer tribute, several people noticed that Yankees pitcher Scott Effross—an Ohio native—paid homage to the late Browns commentator Jim Donovan, who passed away recently at the age of 68.