Spectator interference call on Yankees’ Anthony Volpe hit will have fans talking
The New York Yankees tried to keep their comeback hopes alive in the ALDS. Down 0-2 against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Bronx looked to make a comeback against the top-seeded team in the American League. However, their comeback attempt was spoiled by a rowdy fan who got in the way of the opposing team… literally. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was up […] The post Spectator interference call on…
In a dramatic turn of events during the American League Division Series, a fan's interference halted New York Yankees' hopes of rallying back at the Tampa Bay Rays. With their season on the line, the Yankees scored one run in the sixth inning after Anthony Volpe hit a fly ball that hit a fan, resulting in a double and an RBI. The Replay Official ruled that the spectator interfered with the ball before it could be caught, overturning the initial decision.
Despite Volpe's crucial hit, the Yankees could only manage one run for the remainder of the inning. The Rays, with their bullpen, sealed the deal and swept the series, eliminating the Yankees from the playoffs. The Yankees finished the regular season with a 93-68 record, securing the second spot in the AL East.
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