Marcus Lemonis Gifts RV and World Series Tickets to Young Fan After Viral Baseball Incident

A young baseball fan, Lincoln, who gained viral attention after a home run ball was controversially taken from him at a recent Marlins-Phillies game, has received an outpouring of support, including a significant gesture from businessman Marcus Lemonis. Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World, Good Sam Enterprises, and Beyond, Inc., announced he would send the boy and his family to the MLB World Series and gift them an RV, ensuring a positive outcome from the widely publicized event. The incident, which occurred on September 6, 2025, saw the "universe activated to make it right," according to a social media update.

The heartwarming response followed an incident where Lincoln, a birthday boy attending the game, was given a Harrison Bader home run ball by his father, only for a woman to reportedly demand and take the ball. Video of the exchange quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing widespread criticism and sympathy for the young fan. The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins staff promptly responded, with Marlins personnel providing a goodie bag and baseballs, and Harrison Bader personally meeting Lincoln to give him a signed bat.

Marcus Lemonis, known for his philanthropic efforts and as the host of CNBC's "The Profit," took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his support. He publicly stated, "I’ll send this young man and his family to the @MLB World Series on me. Oh and you just won an RV as well." This gesture garnered significant positive attention, amplifying the efforts to rectify the boy's disappointing experience. Lemonis has a history of such acts, including sending a 97-year-old WWII veteran to the World Series in 2016.

The swift and generous response from both the sports community and prominent figures like Lemonis highlights a collective desire to turn a negative viral moment into a memorable positive experience. The incident underscores the power of social media to bring attention to individual stories and mobilize support from unexpected sources. Lincoln's family is now set to enjoy an unforgettable World Series experience and a new RV, transforming a moment of disappointment into one of unexpected joy and generosity.