Two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium during Game 4 of the World Series after one of them pried a foul ball out of the glove of Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts. The incident occurred in the first inning when Betts leaped at the wall in foul territory to catch Gleyber Torres’ pop-up, but a fan in the first row grabbed Betts’ glove and pulled the ball out. Another fan grabbed Betts’ non-glove hand, leading to Betts reacting angrily and Torres being called out on fan interference.
Despite the incident, Betts expressed that he was fine and focused on the game, which the Dodgers ultimately lost 11-4 to the Yankees. Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius commented that he had never seen anything like it before and felt that the incident set the tone for the game.
This was not the first time Torres had an at-bat impacted by fan interference in the World Series, as a similar incident occurred during Game 1 at Dodger Stadium. Despite these challenges, Torres later hit a three-run homer to right field, contributing to New York’s victory over the Dodgers.
The ejection of the two fans highlights the importance of respecting the boundaries between fans and players during baseball games, ensuring a fair and safe environment for all involved. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for proper fan behavior and sportsmanship in stadiums, especially during high-stakes games like the World Series.
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