Two New York Yankees fans have been banned from Game 5 of the World Series after interfering with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during Game 4. Betts reacted angrily to the play, while Torres immediately received an out for fan interference. The Dodgers, who are one win away from their second title in five years, had a 2-0 lead at the time of the interference on Tuesday.
"When it comes to the player in play, it doesn’t matter," Betts said after the Yankees extended the series with their 11-4 victory. Torres was awarded a double. Wednesday’s matchup will be the last of the season at Yankee Stadium. The Dodgers can lift the title with a win, while the Yankees need three victories to make history by coming back from a 3-0 deficit in a World Series.
The two fans were removed from Yankee Stadium for interfering with Betts. Major League Baseball and the club issued a statement informing that these fans will not be able to attend the next game. The MLB Players Association also expressed concern for player safety and will be closely monitoring measures taken to prevent future incidents.
At the time of the interference, the Dodgers had a two-run lead thanks to a home run by Freddie Freeman. Torres, who suffered fan interference for the second time in this World Series, hit a two-run home run for New York. The banned fans will not be allowed to attend Game 5 in any way. Player safety is of utmost importance at Yankee Stadium and cannot be compromised.
In summary, two Yankees fans were ejected for interfering with Dodgers players and have been banned from future games. Safety and respect for athletes are fundamental in events like the World Series.
