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

In the first inning of the Yankees’ 11-4 victory, Gleyber Torres hit a foul ball down the right field line. The ball ended up in the stands and Betts made a fantastic catch along the wall.

However, as Betts came off 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 intervenes during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. (Brad Penner-Imagn images)

The referee immediately called fan interference and ruled out Torres, while security rushed to the area.

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

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

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

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

The Yankees released a statement about the incident on Wednesday.

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

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (50) makes a catch in foul territory against the New York Yankees in the first inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. (Robert Deutsch-Imagn images)

“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 into players deliberately placed in the match.” with physical risk. The Yankees and Major League Baseball have a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior exhibited last night. These fans will not be allowed to attend tonight’s game in any capacity.”

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

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

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