The two New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 on Tuesday night for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts will no longer be in their seats along the right field line for tonight’s game.

Despite his initial claim to ESPN, season ticket holder Austin Capobianco and his friend John Peter will not be allowed back into the ballpark for Game 5 on Wednesday, the Yankees announced.

“The Yankees and Major League Baseball maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of conduct that was exhibited last night,” the Yankees said in a statement. “These fans will not be allowed to attend tonight’s match in any capacity.”

The Yankees called the fans’ behavior “egregious and unacceptable.”

Capobianco told ESPN after the game that he knew he had done something wrong, but seemed to indicate he had no regrets. “I patrol that wall and they know it,” he said.

The bizarre play took place in the bottom of the first inning after an errant catch by Yankees leadoff hitter Gleyber Torres.

Capobianco said he and Peter have often discussed what to do in such situations.

“We’re not going to go out of our way to attack. If it’s in our area, we’re going to do a ‘D,'” he told ESPN. “Someone defends, someone knocks the ball. We talk about it. We are willing to do this.”

MLB interference rules allow fans to attempt to catch balls that are in the seating area, but umpires have the option to call a batter out if a fan intentionally prevents a fielder from making the catch. Betts finally made the catch before the ball was ripped from his glove and Torres was called out on the play.

“The safety and security of players, fans and stadium personnel is the fundamental element of any event held at Yankee Stadium, and it should not be compromised,” the Yankees said.

“Tonight is the last home game of the year and we want every ounce of our fans’ passion to be on display. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, but the exuberance of supporting your team can never cross the line by players deliberately put in the wrong place.” physical risk.”

MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark said, “We have been in regular contact with league safety officials since last night’s incident and will closely monitor the response to that incident and the protective measures taken moving forward.”

This story has been updated with new information and headlines.

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