The MLB says it reviewed a controversial spectator interference call during Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium, when a New York fan’s contact on a fly ball affected a play involving Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe. With the Yankees facing elimination against the Tampa Bay Rays, Volpe hit what appeared to be a two-run homer to help New York rally, but officials overturned the ruling after a replay review.
Across outlets, the common outcome is that the ball was ruled a double rather than a home run because a fan reached over or interfered with the ball near the left-field wall. CBS Sports and others describe the replay findings and how officials determined the contact. Several reports also note the broader context of the Yankees’ season ending as the Rays ultimately swept the series after winning 4-3 in Game 3. Some outlets draw comparisons to past Yankees fan-interference incidents, while others focus on MLB’s statement and the mechanics of the call.
