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    NEW YORK — Ultimately, it might go down as one of the most obscure player-fan interactions in World Series history.

    The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts charged toward the right field wall after a foul ball by Gleyber Torres, but was ultimately held up by a pair of Yankee fans, who grabbed his glove and arm to pry the ball loose.

    The Yankees announced Wednesday that Austin Capobianco and John Peter, who were ejected from the stadium after the incident, would not be allowed back into the stadium for Game 5.

    Before the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone called the situation “not good,” while a few players seemed to believe it was an isolated incident that they didn’t have to worry about.

    “There’s no place for that. It’s that simple,” Boone said. “Like coming here, cheering, supporting your team, whatever. There’s no room for that. You should never get your hands on anyone. Just not okay.”

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added: “If there’s one player I don’t think has any concerns, it’s Mookie, as he played a lot of games in this stadium. It was just an unfortunate circumstance. I’m glad there’s has been taken care of with the right solution.” right way, and we can just move on to tonight.”

    After the game, Betts tried to quickly move on from the situation after downing the Dodgers 11-4 to force Wednesday’s Game 5. The Dodgers lead the series 3-1 and can secure the World Series title with a win.

    “It doesn’t matter. We lost. It’s not relevant. I’m fine, he’s fine,” Betts said after Tuesday’s loss. “Everything is cool. We lost the game and that’s what I’m focusing on. You have to turn the page and get ready for tomorrow.”

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    Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo, who has been on both sides of the Yankees fans’ intensity, both as a member of their team and on the other side with the rival Red Sox, attributed the incident to a passionate fan base.

    Verdugo said he “wouldn’t have any problem” if either of those two fans were back in the stadium for Game 5, but said Major League Baseball felt it was worth the punishment.

    “It might have been one of the more extreme ways to rip a ball out. But at the same time, that’s kind of New York,” Verdugo said. “I have a feeling you expect that here. You expect some unique things.

    ‘In the end I didn’t feel like it was too serious. I think Mookie kind of shook it off too. That’s just kind of a passion, I think, that New Yorkers have.”

    As for player safety, Teoscar Hernandez, who was scheduled to play in left field on Wednesday, called the interaction “a little crazy” but doesn’t believe Dodgers players need to worry about their progress.

    “Yankee fans are very passionate about this team. They are tough on players,” Hernandez said. “But I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. I’ve been playing here against the Yankees for six years and I never see anything go wrong with the other team. So I don’t think that’s the case today.”

    Banned tickets from fans given to the boy from Bergenfield

    In the end, some good came out of the whole incident.

    Before the game, the Yankees announced that the tickets had been given to Calvin Young, a 15-year-old battling childhood cancer, and his family to fill those seats.

    Calvin, a Bergenfield resident, was invited to participate in a “Kids Only” press conference on September 13, but became ill and weak on the way to the stadium and was unable to attend the event. During the press conference, children battling cancer were able to ask questions of Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Rizzo, Marcus Stroman and Jose Trevino.

    Calvin, who was diagnosed with DSRCT sarcoma in June 2023, was readmitted to hospital and required surgery. The Yankees invited him to Wednesday’s World Series game – the first time the family had attended a Yankees postseason game.

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