Anthony Volpe’s potential home run ruled dead due to fan interference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
In Game 3 of the ALDS on October 8, 2026, Anthony Volpe hit a potential game-tying two-run home run for the New York Yankees. However, the call was overturned due to fan interference, leading to a ruling that the ball was in play as a double. This decision ultimately kept the Yankees down by one run, contributing to their 4-3 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, who swept the series 3-0. The controversial call will linger in the minds of Yankees fans, recalling past instances of fan interference in key games.
- •The Yankees lost 4-3 to the Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS.
- •A fan's interference nullified Volpe's home run, ruling it a double.
- •The Rays advanced to the ALCS after winning the series 3-0.
- •Volpe's hit brought one run home but did not tie the game.
- •The call drew comparisons to a historic moment involving Derek Jeter.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — The Real Reason Anthony Volpe’s Game-Tie Shot Was Called Dead
"A fan's reach overturned Volpe's homer, ending the Yankees' ALDS run. The replay call was correct, but the pain for New York fans is real.
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