In banning two Yankees fans from Game 5 of the World Series Wednesday night for aggressively interfering with Dodgers star Mookie Betts in Game 4, the Yankees called the pair’s behavior ̶…
The Yankees officially announced the ban Wednesday afternoon after The Post first reported Austin Capobianco and John Peter would be barred from Yankee Stadium for Game 5 after they were ejected for prying a ball from Betts’ glove as he made a catch in the first inning the night before.Yankees fans Austin Capobianco and John Peter interfere with Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts as he attempts to make a catch in Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2024.
“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. “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 tonight’s game in any capacity.”
As Betts hit the wall in foul territory down the right-field line to catch a Gleyber Torres flyout, Capobianco, wearing a road gray Yankees jersey, put both hands on Betts’ glove as his friend Peter grabbed Betts’ right wrist before the ball popped out of Betts’ glove.Mookie Betts reacts as two Yankees fans interfere with his catch in Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2024.Mookie Betts reacts after two Yankees fans interfere with his catch in Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2024.
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