Yankees fans ejected from World Series Game 5 after meddling with Dodgers’ Mookie Betts

Major League Baseball and the New York Yankees suspended the two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts.

In the first inning of the Yankees’ 11-4 win, Gleyber Torres hit a foul ball down the right field line. The ball tailed into the stands and Betts made a great catch along the wall.

But when Betts came down from the wall, two fans tried to pry the ball out of Betts’ glove and rip the glove off his hand.

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) makes a catch in foul territory as a New York Yankees fan interferes during the first inning of Game Four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. (Brad Penner-Imagn Photos)

The referee immediately called fan interference and ejected Torres while security rushed over to the area.

The fans were identified as Austin Capobianco and John Peter. The two fans are season ticket holders and they had prepared for a moment like Tuesday night.

“We always joke with the ball in our area,” Capobianco told ESPN. “We’re not going to go out of our way to attack. If it’s in our area, we’re going to ‘D’ up.”

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Mookie Betts ugly cries after fans interfere with his catch. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

“I know when I’m wrong and as soon as I did I was like, ‘Boys, I’m out of here,’ I’m patrolling that wall and they know it.”

The Yankees issued a statement about the incident on Wednesday.

“Last night, two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for violent and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. The safety and security of players, fans and Stadium personnel is the fundamental element of any event held at Yankee Stadium, and the cannot be compromised,” the statement read.

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (50) hits a home run against the New York Yankees in the first inning during Game Four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. (Robert Deutsch-Imagn Photos)

“Tonight marks the last home game of the year, and we want every ounce of our fans’ passion on display. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, but the exuberance of supporting your team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players The Yankees and Major League Baseball maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior displayed last night.

The Yankees are looking to stave off elimination for the second straight game as they are down 3-1. They send ace Gerrit Cole to the mound to keep their season alive while the Dodgers start Jack Flaherty.

Game 5 begins at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.

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