Random act of kindness: Mariners fan gifts historic ball to young stranger

Alana Wise

September 26, 2025 / 10:26 am

Marcus Ruelos and his dad Galan hoped to see something special when they went to the Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies game on Wednesday night, but they never thought they would be a part of the moment.

"It was a surreal experience," Galan said of the game.

Not only did the Mariners win the division title for the first time in 24 years, but catcher Cal Raleigh made history, hitting his 60th home run of the year, making him one of only seven major league players ever to do so — with the ball landing right in the Ruelos' section.

"Normally when you're at a baseball game, anytime a ball comes in your section, you're already excited, like, you're part of the game," Ga

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