2024 World Series Game 1: Fan interference changed Torres' deep fly ball to a double, not a home run, in the 9th inning.
In Game 1 of the 2024 World Series, a Dodgers fan's interference with a deep fly ball from the Yankees' Gleyber Torres prompted an umpire's ruling that turned his hit into a double instead of a potential home run. The incident occurred in the ninth inning with the score tied 2-2, but did not affect the game's outcome, as the Yankees failed to score. The situation recalled the infamous 1996 Jeffrey Maier incident, highlighting the impact of fan behavior in baseball.
October 26, 2024
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