The New York Yankees won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-4, in the best-of-seven series that the Dodgers lead 3-1. The Yankees announced a zero-tolerance policy towards fan interference after a fan interfered with Dodgers player Mookie Betts in the previous game. The fan responsible, Austin Capobianco, was banned from attending Game 5, and his tickets were given to a pediatric cancer patient. Fan interference is not uncommon in baseball, with notable instances affecting game outcomes in the past. Incidents like the “Jeffrey Maier” play in 1996 and the “Steve Bartman” incident in 2003 have become part of baseball lore. The Major League Baseball Players Association expressed concerns about the incident and will closely monitor security measures going forward. The Yankees and MLB are taking action to ensure the safety of players and maintain the integrity of the game. The incident has sparked conversation about the role of fans in baseball and the importance of respecting boundaries between spectators and players.
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