During a game between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, a Mets fan caught a home run ball hit by Mets' catcher Francisco Alvarez but was pressured by Cubs fans to throw it back onto the field, leading to criticism from Mets broadcasters. This uncommon act of throwing back a home run ball from one's own team led to disapproval from the broadcasters, who called for the fan to stand his ground. Despite Alvarez's solo home run, the Mets faced an 8-1 defeat, marking their second loss in three games and placing them at risk of losing momentum in the league standings. The incident highlighted the fan's dilemma between following tradition and loyalty to his team, drawing attention during the game.