Incident Details
Two fans, identified as Austin Capobianco and John Peter, were ejected and banned from Game 5 of the World Series for interfering with during Game 4 by pulling a ball from his glove.
The incident occurred in the first inning when Betts caught a foul ball from , and fans reached out to grab the ball from Betts' glove, leading to immediate ejection and a fan interference call on Torres.
Reactions and Consequences
The Yankees and MLB expressed zero tolerance for such behavior, emphasizing player safety and security, and the fans were refunded their Game 5 tickets and banned from attending.
Mookie Betts downplayed the incident, focusing on the game outcome, while the Dodgers and Yankees' organizations, along with the , highlighted the importance of player safety and the integrity of the game.