Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) hits a double in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

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Dodgers fan interference robs Yankees’ Gleyber Torres of World Series Game 1 home run

An intense moment turned controversial when Torres’ big hit was ruled fan interference in Game 1 of the World Series.

With two outs in the top of the ninth of a tied game, Gleyber Torres almost turned hero. He launched a deep fly ball toward center field in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium.

But just as the ball neared the stands, a fan reached over from the first row and snagged it, causing interference. Instead of a home run that would have given the Yankees a 3-2 lead, Torres ended up on second base due to the call.

Fan interference is ruled on this fly ball to left from Gleyber Torres, he's on 2nd with Soto intentionally walked | 2 on, 2 outs for Judge coming up at the plate 👀pic.twitter.com/cQpZKlS7LW
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) October 26, 2024

The Dodgers then intentionally walked Juan Soto, putting him on base, before Yankees’ captain Aaron Judge hit a popup caught by Dodgers’ second baseman, Tommy Edman, wrapping up the top of the inning.

This kept the game tied, giving L.A. a chance to either win it in the bottom of the ninth or take it to extra innings.

Judge’s popup meant the Yankees couldn’t score that inning, while the Dodgers also failed to get a run in the bottom half, officially sending the game into extra innings.

What is fan interference in baseball?

Fan interference happens when a spectator extends into the field of play and touches a live ball, disrupting the game. It’s seen as a foul because it prevents players from having complete control over the play, and this rule has been part of baseball for a long time.

Dodger Fan Interference 🙄 🤯#WorldSeries #Dodgers #YankeesDodgers #ITFDB #NYYvsLAD pic.twitter.com/mRrQbjEI6g
— Bella 🎗 🇺🇲 (@Bella91320) October 26, 2024

It wasn’t clear if officials removed the fan from the stadium, though MLB rules permit them to eject a fan for interference.

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