In the opening game of the 2024 World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, a controversial fan interference call occurred in the ninth inning. With the score tied 2-2, New York’s Gleyber Torres hit a potential home run, but a fan caught the ball before it could land. After review, Torres was sent back to second base, leading to the Yankees leaving two runners on base. The Dodgers went on to win 6-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning with a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman. This victory was described as one of the greatest baseball moments witnessed by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The game was reminiscent of past fan interference calls in baseball history, such as the infamous Jeffrey Maier incident in the 1996 ALCS. Game 2 is set to take place on Saturday night in Los Angeles, with the Yankees starting Carlos Rodón and the Dodgers starting Yoshinobu Yamamoto. With tensions high after the controversial Game 1, both teams will be looking to secure a vital win in the next game of the series.
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Fan interference leads to double for Gleyber Torres
