The New York Yankees were sent packing on Wednesday after getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, stunning the packed crowd at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees fell short against the Rays, 4-3, in Game 3.
New York shortstop Anthony Volpe hit a game-tying home run in the sixth inning, but it was overturned and downgraded to a double due to fan interference.
Tampa Bay right fielder Victor Mesa Jr., who failed to catch the ball, quickly urged the umpires to review the play. The replay confirmed that the fan reached over the wall to grab the ball.
In a statement, the MLB affirmed the decision, as reported by ESPN's Jorge Castillo.
“After viewing all relevant angles, the replay official definitively determined the spectator interfered with the ball over the field of play. The ball would not have left the playing field, nor would it have been caught. The call is OVERTURNED. There was spectator interference and no home run,” said the MLB.
“Additionally, the replay official scored one run and placed the batter-runner at 2B.
Article Continues BelowThe Rays held on to advance to the ALCS for the first time since 2020.
They are waiting for the winner between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox.
More details to come.