The New York Yankees won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 to stay alive in the best-of-seven series, which the Dodgers lead 3-1. The Yankees announced that fans who cross the line by interfering with players will not be allowed to attend games. One fan, Austin Capobianco, was banned from attending Game 5. His tickets were given to a pediatric cancer patient. Fan interference has played a role in significant moments in baseball history, such as in the 1996 ALCS when a fan helped Derek Jeter hit a home run. The incident has sparked concern from the Major League Baseball Players Association, who will monitor security efforts moving forward. Fan interference is a common occurrence in baseball, with notable incidents including the infamous Steve Bartman play in 2003 and “Merkle’s Boner” in 1908. The Yankees’ ban on fans who interfere with players is seen as a firm stance against unacceptable behavior, while also highlighting the passion and intensity of fans in the game of baseball.
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Yankees fans banned from Game 5 of World Series for interfering with Mookie Betts’ catch.
