Fans who interfered with Betts banned from attending Game 5
MLB and the New York Yankees banned the two fans who interfered with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during Game 4 from attending Game 5, the Yankees announced Wednesday.
A team statement said that the league and the Yankees share a "zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior displayed," which the statement described as "egregious and unacceptable physical contact" with Betts.
The fans had tickets for tonight's game and will be refunded, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
The incident occurred during the first inning of Game 4 on Tuesday night. Betts made a catch at the wall in foul territory before a pair of fans ripped the ball out of his glove. The umpiring crew ruled it a successful catch and awarded the Dodgers the out.
Officials later escorted the interfering fans out of Yankee Stadium.
Ban this Yankees fan for life. What if Mookie gets injured here?
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) October 30, 2024
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The Yankees ultimately won 11-4 to keep their season alive.
Betts called the incident "irrelevant" postgame, focusing instead on the Dodgers' loss and looking ahead to Game 5.
Jack Flaherty will take the mound opposite Yankees ace Gerrit Cole with a chance to win the World Series. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.