Two Yankees Fans Ejected for Interference Banned from Game 5 of World Series
Stance Taken by League and Club
The league and club released a statement saying the two fans who were involved in a ball being pried from Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts’ glove would not be permitted at the game.
“Last night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts,” the statement reads. “The safety and security of players, fans, and Stadium staff is the foundational element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and it cannot be compromised.
Background to the Incident
Tuesday night, Betts leaped at the wall in foul territory and initially caught Gleyber Torres’ pop-up in the first inning, but a fan in the first row with a gray Yankees’ road jersey grabbed Betts’ glove with both hands and pulled the ball out. Another fan grabbed Betts’ non-glove hand.
Betts reacted angrily, and Torres was immediately called out on fan interference.
Reaction from the Players
“When it comes to the person in play, it doesn’t matter,” Betts said. “We lost. It’s irrelevant. I’m fine. He’s fine. Everything’s cool. We lost the game and that’s what I’m kind of focused on. We got to turn the page and get ready for tomorrow.”
Freddie Freeman’s two-run homer had given the Dodgers a two-run lead at the time, but they were unable to complete a sweep and took an 11-4 loss to the Yankees.
Additional Incident in Game 1
This was the second time Torres had an at-bat impacted by fan interference this World Series. With two outs in the ninth inning of Game 1 at Dodger Stadium, Torres hit a fly ball to left field, and a fan reached over and caught the ball. Torres was awarded a double.
Consequences
The Yankees fans involved in the incident have been banned from attending Game 5 of the World Series.
FAQs
* What triggered the ejection of the two fans?
+ The fans’ physical contact with Mookie Betts’ glove and hand, which resulted in Betts’ initial catch being pulled out.
* What is the league and club’s stance on fan interference?
+ The league and club emphasize the importance of ensuring the safety and security of players, fans, and Stadium staff, and consider fan interference to be unacceptable and compromising to these values.
* How have the players reacted to the incident?
+ Mookie Betts has stated that he is fine and focused on moving forward with the team’s next game.’,{
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Two Yankees Fans Ejected for Interference Banned from Game 5 of World Series
Stance Taken by League and Club
The league and club released a statement saying the two fans who were involved in a ball being pried from Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts’ glove would not be permitted at the game.
“Last night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts,” the statement reads. “The safety and security of players, fans, and Stadium staff is the foundational element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and it cannot be compromised.
Background to the Incident
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Fans interfere with Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he attempts to catch a fly ball in foul territory during the first inning of Game Four of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The play resulted in an out. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Fans interfere with Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he attempts to catch a fly ball in foul territory during the first inning of Game Four of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The play resulted in an out. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Fans interfere with Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he attempts to catch a fly ball in foul territory during the first inning of Game Four of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The play resulted in an out. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Fans interfere with Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he attempts to catch a fly ball in foul territory during the first inning of Game Four of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The play resulted in an out. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Tuesday night, Betts leaped at the wall in foul territory and initially caught Gleyber Torres’ pop-up in the first inning, but a fan in the first row with a gray Yankees’ road jersey grabbed Betts’ glove with both hands and pulled the ball out. Another fan grabbed Betts’ non-glove hand.
Betts reacted angrily, and Torres was immediately called out on fan interference.
Reaction from the Players
“When it comes to the person in play, it doesn’t matter,” Betts said. “We lost. It’s irrelevant. I’m fine. He’s fine. Everything’s cool. We lost the game and that’s what I’m kind of focused on. We got to turn the page and get ready for tomorrow.”
“Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one’s team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.”
Reaction from the Dodgers
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Dodgers rookie pitcher Ben Casparius. “It’s pretty interesting. It was obviously very early in the game so I think it kind of set the tone.”
Conclusion
The incident has sparked concerns about the safety and security of players and fans in the World Series.
FAQs
* What triggered the ejection of the two fans?
+ The fans’ physical contact with Mookie Betts’ glove and hand, which resulted in Betts’ initial catch being pulled out.
* What is the league and club’s stance on fan interference?
+ The league and club emphasize the importance of ensuring the safety and security of players, fans, and Stadium staff, and consider fan interference to be unacceptable and compromising to these values.
* How have the players reacted to the incident?
+ Mookie Betts has stated that he is fine and focused on moving forward with the team’s next game.
