Yankees fans banned from Game 5 after Mookie Betts interference in World Serie
Two Yankees fans are banned from the Stadium for Game 5 of the World Series Wednesday night after Tuesday night in the first inning during Game 4. Austin Capobianco, a Yankees season-ticket holder who was wearing a road gray Yankees jersey in the front row down the right field line, grabbed Betts glove as he made a catch at the wall, and Capobiancos friend, John Peter, grabbed Betts right hand as Capobianco pried the ball from the glove. They will have their ticket prices refunded. Its unclear at this time if the ban will extend beyond Wednesdays game. Yankees fans Austin Capobianco (gray jersey) and John Peter (white jersey) try to rip the ball out of the glove of Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 29, 2024. Getty Images Yankees fans Austin Capobianco (gray jersey) and John Peter (white jersey) rip the ball out of the glove of Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) during Game 4 of the World Series Luis Guillorme Jersey at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 29, 2024. Getty Images Last night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, the Yankees said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. 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. Tonight marks the final home game of year, and we want every ounce of our fans pa sion on display. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting ones team can never cro s the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk. The Yankees and Major League Baseball maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior displayed last night. These fans will not be permitted to attend tonights game in any capacity. Explore More Capobianco Tuesday night at a bar near Yankee Stadium after being ejected that he and Peter . We always joke about the ball in our area, the 38-year-old told ESPN. Were not going to go out of our way to attack. If its in our area, were going to D up. Someone defends, someone knocks the ball. We talk about it. Were willing to do this. Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, who hit the fly ball to begin the bottom of the first, was called out on fan interference. The fans initially told ESPN that they were told theyd be allowed to return for Wednesdays Game 5, which the Yankees forced with their 11-4 win Tuesday to avoid a World Series sweep. Follow The Posts coverage of the Yankees in the postseason: I know when Im in the wrong and as soon as I did it, I was like, Boys Im out of here,' Capobianco told ESPN. I patrol that wall and they know that. Capobiancos brother Darren that . Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) makes a catch at the wall in the first inning in Game 4 of the World Series before being interfered with by fans on Oct. 29, 2024. Jason Szenes / New York Post Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) reacts after two Yankees fans rip the ball out of his glove in the first inning in Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2024. Jason Szenes / New York Post I just see the ball kind of I dont want to say (go) up for grabs, if that makes sense, Darren Capobianco told The Athletic of brother Austins interference on the play. And then Mookie was swearing at us. Not good. While Betts appeared to be furious in the moment, he chose his words carefully after the game. When it comes to the person and play, it doesnt matter, Betts said. We lost. Its irrelevant. Im fine, hes fine. Everythings cool. We lost the game, thats what Im focused on. Turn the page and get ready for [Wednesday.] Scott Mcgough Jersey
- Art
- Causes
- Crafts
- Dance
- Drinks
- Film
- Fitness
- Food
- الألعاب
- Gardening
- Health
- الرئيسية
- Literature
- Music
- Networking
- أخرى
- Party
- Religion
- Shopping
- Sports
- Theater
- Wellness