During a game at Truist Park between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, a spectator attempted to psych out The Freeze—a recurring entertainment act who competes in footraces against fans during breaks in play—by blowing him a kiss. The fan's gesture was clearly meant as a distraction or mock confidence, adding theatrical flair to what is typically an one-sided competition.

The strategy backfired immediately when The Freeze, despite giving the fan a substantial head start as part of the race format, accelerated and overtook him before reaching the finish line. The runner's win extended an established pattern: The Freeze almost never loses these matchups against ordinary spectators, turning the fan's attempted intimidation into a humbling reminder of the performer's athletic advantage.