Yankees Fans Who Pulled Baseball from Mookie Betts’ Hand During World Series Banned from All MLB Games

Mar. 15, 2025

Two fans interfering with Mookie Betts' attempt to catch a foul ball on Oct. 29, 2024.Photo:Al Bello/Getty

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The two New York Yankees fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielderMookie Bettsduring Game 4 of the 2024 World Series have been banned from attending MLB games and visiting all MLB facilities indefinitely.

Mookie Betts on Oct. 29, 2024.Al Bello/Getty

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During the Oct. 29 game, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit a deep foul ball to right field. Betts, 32, ran to try to catch the ball, but Capobianco and Hansen reached over the fence to stop him from making the play. One of them appeared to be trying to pull the ball out of Betts’ glove, while the other grabbed Betts’ bare right hand.

They were both ejected from the game and had their Game 5 tickets revoked.

The Yankees called Capobianco and Hansen’s actions “egregious and unacceptable physical contact” with Betts in astatementafter the game.

“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 team said.

Mookie Betts on Oct. 29, 2024.Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty

Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty

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Although the Yankees won Game 4 of the World Series, the Dodgers won Game 5 the next night to earn the franchise’s eighth championship title.

source: people.com