Death Threats Target Family of Dodgers Reliever After Phillies Game
Dodgers Star’s Wife Reveals Kids Received Death Threats After Phillies Loss

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Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, reliever Tanner Scott's family faced severe backlash, including death threats. His wife, Maddie, shared disturbing messages on Instagram, highlighting the toxic environment surrounding sports fandom and the impact on their family.
- 01Tanner Scott allowed three runs in the eighth inning, leading to a Dodgers loss.
- 02Maddie Scott revealed death threats directed at her family on Instagram.
- 03One threatening message included a graphic comment about their newborn son.
- 04Maddie expressed the emotional toll of such hate, questioning the nature of sports fandom.
- 05The couple, married in 2021, has a three-year-old son and is expecting their second child.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a disappointing 4-3 defeat against the Philadelphia Phillies, with reliever Tanner Scott suffering a tough outing in the eighth inning. The loss, however, was overshadowed by the intense backlash directed at Scott and his family on social media. His wife, Maddie Scott, took to Instagram to share the hateful messages they received, including a chilling death threat stating, 'gun shot your family tonight.' Maddie highlighted the disturbing nature of the comments, which even targeted their newborn son, with one message saying, 'Hope this mutt d i e s soon.' She expressed her frustration over the toxic behavior of some sports fans, questioning when the love for the game turned into such hatred. The couple, who married in 2021, have a three-year-old son named Bo and are expecting their second child this fall. This incident raises concerns about the impact of social media on athletes and their families, especially in the wake of disappointing sports outcomes.
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The incident highlights the severe consequences of online harassment in sports.
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