HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) --
Since video of an 8-year-old Astros fan being scolded for loudly cheering went viral, Astros players are coming out in support of the child.Astros pitcher Lance McCullers tweeted about the story writing, "Chloe, don't you EVER stop cheering! I would love for you to cheer us on, as LOUD as you can, during ALDS game 1 in MMP! I would be honored to leave you a ticket!"
Other players also showed support for the girl.
"Don't let anybody tell you to stop cheering! If they don't like it then they can go home," tweeted Josh Reddick.
Don’t let anybody tell you to stop cheering! If they don’t like it then they can go home. 💪🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/CULgNYa3Gn— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) September 26, 2018
"Chloe please cheer at the games as loud as you can, and if anyone tells you to stop cheer louder," weighed Tyler White.
Meanwhile, internet users are trying to identify the woman who was the source of the girl's tears on Sunday.
Many people identify a person, but that person says it's not her.
A mom in Friendswood told Eyewitness News that she received messages about how horrible she was after pictures and a name started floating around Facebook.
Barbara Sanders says she was not at Sunday's game, but instead, she was at church.
"It's aggravating. As a parent, I was like 'That was hurtful,'" Sanders said.
The girl's reaction to being scolded is a big contrast to her and her family's reaction to the Astros' since the World Series.
"We've watched every single game," said Monica Beaver, Chloe's mom.
Monica shared the video of Sunday's game against the Angels where you can see the child's excitement as she yells "Swing Batter."
Chloe was especially happy after scoring a World Series ring of her own that day.
"It feels like I'm royal," she said.
"We don't get to scream and holler at home," Monica said. "It's one of the things she likes. It's a way to express her emotions."
That's because Chloe was recently diagnosed with a rare disorder called DMDD or disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
"It's basically she has a harder time with emotions than other 8-year-olds can," explained Monica. "It just makes daily life a little harder. She has to stop and think what the right emotion is to certain things."
Cheering on the Astros has been Chloe's outlet, but on that Sunday just before the 5th inning, Chloe says she got really sad. A second video captured that exact moment, just before Chloe burst into tears, when you can see another fan scold her for being too loud.
"(She made me feel) a little bit guilty 'cause I'm annoying and nobody says that to me," Chloe told Eyewitness News.
Monica had no clue she had just recorded the woman telling her daughter to stop. She noticed it after the fact.
"I should have seen that immediately and I didn't and it's just heartbreaking," Monica said.
She took to social media to talk about Chloe's disorder and within hours, her post went viral.
"It's uplifting," she said. "Again I'm still in shock."
Monica said she's grateful for the many likes and shares and hopes many people out there think before they react, because you truly never know someone's battle.
"One step at a time, I have to remind myself every day," Monica said.
#1: misterwhite To: Deckard (#0)
What. You think thery're going to say -- "Chloe, STFU already and quit annoying the other fans? What do they care? They're on the field, not sitting right in front of her.
I know! Give her an honorary seat in the dugout where she can cheer them on until she's hoarse! Oh, that would be so perfect for these sanctimonious, politically correct busybodies.
Let's start a petition -- Chloe in the dugout! Chloe in the dugout! Chloe in the dugout! Chloe in the dugout! Chloe in the dugout! Chloe in the dugout! Chloe in the dugout!
misterwhite posted on 2018-09-27 09:46:09 Reply Private Reply
#2: Deckard To: misterwhite (#1)
Apparently only one fan was being annoyed. BTW, don't you think the disgruntled "fan" should have said something to the mom instead of berating a kid?
That's what a civilized person would do. I bet she wouldn't have said anything if it had been a 6'4" guy.
She bullied the kid - you and the rest of your gang here seem to be okay with that.
They're on the field, not sitting right in front of her.
The players welcome her support. Who goes to a ballgame and doesn't cheer? It's not a movie theater or a funeral princess.
Deckard posted on 2018-09-27 10:35:24 Reply Private Reply
#3: misterwhite To: Deckard (#2)
Yes. And only one fan complained. Is there a minimum number required to complain?
"BTW, don't you think the disgruntled "fan" should have said something to the mom instead of berating a kid?"
Don't you think the mom should have controlled the child before something like that happened? Does every incident have to go to a level of confrontation before action is taken?
"Who goes to a ballgame and doesn't cheer?"
Apparently this went beyond what normal people call cheering.
misterwhite posted on 2018-09-27 19:43:49 Reply Private Reply
#4: Deckard To: misterwhite (#3)
There - fixed it for you.
Deckard posted on 2018-09-28 02:09:26 Reply Private Reply
#5: misterwhite To: Deckard (#4)
Reverse the players. Say the little retard was terrified of the loud, screaming fan behind her. Tell me you wouldn't support the mother or father asking him to tone it down.
misterwhite posted on 2018-09-28 09:17:47 Reply Private Reply
#6: Deckard To: misterwhite (#5)
Your ignorance is astounding.
Deckard posted on 2018-09-28 09:26:39 Reply Private Reply