Two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium during Game 4 of the World Series after one forcibly removed a foul ball from the glove of Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts. The incident occurred in the first inning when Betts caught a pop-up from Gleyber Torres, only to have a fan grab his glove and another fan grab his non-glove hand, resulting in fan interference and Torres being called out.
Despite the altercation, Betts remained composed, stating that the outcome of the game was more important than the incident. The Dodgers, who had a two-run lead at the time, ultimately lost to the Yankees 11-4, preventing them from completing a sweep.
Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius described the situation as unlike anything he had ever seen before and believed it set the tone for the game. This was the second time Torres had an at-bat impacted by fan interference in the World Series, with a fan catching a fly ball in Game 1 resulting in Torres being awarded a double.
Despite the challenges, Torres later hit a three-run homer to secure New York’s final runs of the game. The incident sparked discussion and attention in the baseball community, with many expressing surprise and concern over the fans’ actions. As the World Series continues, both teams are focused on putting the incident behind them and focusing on the games ahead.
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