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Mets' Keon Broxton Appears to Accept Fan's $100 Venmo for Bases-Loaded Strikeout

New York Mets outfielder Keon Broxton appeared to accept a $100 Venmo charge from a fan after striking out with the bases loaded to end a 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.

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Broxton, who entered the game after starting right fielder Michael Conforto suffered a concussion, had the chance to play the role of hero. The Mets had already scored two runs off Nats closer Sean Doolittle as part of their ninth-inning rally.