Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts’ World Series catch get indefinite ban
Major League Baseball has imposed lifetime suspensions on two New York Yankees fans who interfered with the play of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during Game 4 of the World Series last October.
The two were banned indefinitely from all MLB stadiums and facilities after grabbing Betts’ wrist and ripping a ball from his glove when he ran into the right-field wall of Yankees Stadium on a foul ball from Gleyber Torres.
They were immediately ejected from the stadium following the incident, which occurred in the bottom of the first inning of New York’s 11-4 final victory, and subsequently had their tickets for Game 5 revoked.
According to MLB.com, they were informed of the ban this week via a letter that read in part: “You interfered with the game by intentionally and forcefully grabbing a player. Your conduct posed a serious risk to the health and safety of the player and went far beyond acceptable fan behavior Based on your conduct, Major League Baseball (“MLB”) is banning you indefinitely from all MLB stadiums, offices and other facilities. hereby prohibits indefinitely from attending any events sponsored by or associated with MLB.
The report also stated that they would be removed from the premises and subject to arrest for trespassing if they violated the latter sanction.
The two men attended the match after securing front-row seats from an anonymous season ticket holder, who had held their seats since 1990 and was not present at the match. He will be allowed to keep his tickets.
2025-01-10 22:17:00
