The Yankees won Game 4 against the L.A. team, staying alive in the best-of-seven series. The team announced a zero-tolerance policy towards fan interference, banning those involved from attending the next game. One fan who was banned gave his tickets to a pediatric cancer patient. Fan interference is a common occurrence in baseball and has impacted important games in the past, such as the infamous “Merkle’s Boner” in 1908 and the Steve Bartman incident in 2003. The MLB Players Association is monitoring security efforts closely to prevent future incidents. Despite the banning of fans, support for the team remains strong, with former player Rob Gronkowski expressing understanding for the passion of fans. The incident in Game 4 brought back memories of past controversial interference calls, including Derek Jeter’s disputed home run in the 1996 ALCS. The Yankees are determined to protect player safety and integrity of the game moving forward, with increased security measures in place.
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