The article highlights the troubling behavior of sports fans, using the recent incident involving Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte as an example. During a game, Marte faced harassment related to his deceased mother, leading to a display of community support from fans and the team. Manager Torey Lovullo condemned the heckler and emphasized the need for better conduct among fans. Following the incident, an impressive $11,000 was raised for the Diamondbacks Foundation in Marte's mother's name, showcasing a positive response from the wider community.
When Marte returned to the game, and was up at bat, the White Sox displayed the message 'The White Sox Community Supports Ketel Marte,' which elicited thunderous applause from the audience.
Lovullo spoke with the press afterwards, stating, 'We need better baseball fans. Baseball deserves better.'
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