Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer for Yankees against Rays in Game 3 of ALDS

During the third game of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, Anthony Volpe was denied the opportunity to tie the game with a home run. Umpires called the play a double after determining that a spectator interfered with the ball as it traveled into deep left field. The incident occurred with two outs in the sixth inning, and the Yankees had tied the score at 4 during that inning.

Despite the fan interference, Rays left fielder Victor Mesa Jr. attempted to make a leaping grab for the ball but ultimately failed. The game saw a brief delay when debris thrown by fans onto the field further delayed play. Later, Spencer Jones struck out to end the inning, leaving Tampa Bay ahead in the score at 4-3. The umpire's video review confirmed that the ball would not have left the playing field or been caught, overturning the initial call and awarding Volpe an RBI double. The Rays, now leading the best-of-five series 2-0, went on to win the game.