Popular Seattle Mariners Outfielder Goes Viral For Interaction with Fan on Wednesday

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 3:00 PM ET

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The Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 8-1 on Wednesday afternoon to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. The Mariners are now 82-77 this season, marking their fourth consecutive winning season, but it's unlikely to finish with a playoff berth.

In the win, George Kirby made some elite baseball history and Julio Rodriguez did as well, hitting the 20/20 plateau for the third consecutive season.

And Victor Robles continued to be fun in every possible way.

At the plate, Robles went 1-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI and three runs scored. And in the field, he went viral for a late-game interaction with a fan.

Below, you can see Robles reaching in and stealing some popcorn from this young 'Stros fan. It will be a memory that that kid will never forget.

Just when I thought I couldn’t love him more pic.twitter.com/HBC6xnq1AP
— Kaii | #TyraForever (@KrakenKa1) September 25, 2024

The 27-year-old former top prospect has been a breath of fresh air for the Mariners since arriving in early June.

Not only is he hitting .327 in 75 games with the Mariners, but he's stolen 29 bases for the M's, often setting the tone at the top of the lineup. He's played excellent defense in multiple outfield positions and has showcased an incredible personality and enthusiasm for the game, giving his team a serious energy jolt when they needed it.

The Mariners rewarded him with a two-year contract extension back in August, giving him some financial security moving forward.

The Mariners are off on Thursday but will be back in action on Friday night as they start the final homestand of the year against the Oakland Athletics.

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