A Yankees fan was escorted out of Yankee Stadium after interfering with a ball hit by Anthony Volpe during the bottom of the sixth inning in ALDS Game 3 on October 7, 2026. The fan reached over the wall in left field, leading to a review that overturned what would have been a game-tying home run due to spectator interference. The Yankees ultimately lost the game 4-3. Video footage showed the fan, wearing a dark blue bomber jacket, being led away by NYPD and stadium security personnel, accompanied by another fan in a Yankees jacket and cap. Following the interference call, Volpe was awarded an RBI double, resulting in only one run scoring. Fans in the vicinity did not appear to react significantly as the fan was escorted out. Major League Baseball stated it had determined that the spectator interfered with the ball, confirming that the call was overturned and the batter-runner was placed at second base. This incident drew comparisons to the 1996 controversy involving Jeffrey Maier, who interfered with a ball hit by Derek Jeter during the ALCS.
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Yankees Fan Removed from Stadium After Interference During ALDS Game 3
A Yankees fan was removed from Yankee Stadium after interfering with a ball hit by Anthony Volpe during ALDS Game 3, which led to the overturning of a potential home run call. Major League Baseball confirmed the interference, resulting in a loss for the Yankees, who finished the game 4-3. The incident was reminiscent of a similar event in 1996 involving Jeffrey Maier.
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Yankees Fan Removed from Stadium After Interference During ALDS Game 3