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Yankees fan interferes with Volpe's home run in ALDS loss

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Yankees fan interferes with Volpe's home run in ALDS loss

Summary

During Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on October 7, a Yankees fan interfered with a potential home run by Anthony Volpe, leading to a reversal of the play. Initially celebrated as a game-tying homer, replays confirmed the fan's action, resulting in Volpe being awarded only a double, allowing George Lombard Jr. to score. This moment occurred amid a tense atmosphere at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees faced elimination, and the Rays eventually held on to win 4-3 and sweep the series. Major League Baseball confirmed the interference call, stating the fan was ejected from the game following the incident.

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By the Numbers

•Volpe's initial home run call changed to an RBI double after fan interference.
•The Rays won the game 4-3, sweeping the Yankees in the ALDS.
•MLB confirmed fan interference via replay review, leading to the ejection.
•The fan involved attempted to replicate famous interference from the 1996 ALCS.
•Yankees struggled offensively throughout the series, facing elimination.

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10:42 AMYahoo Sports — Famous ballhawk watched Yankees fan interfere with HR: ‘You’re not bigger than the game’

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A Yankees fan interfered with an Anthony Volpe home run ball in Wednesday night's decisive ALDS loss to the Rays at Yankee Stadium and famous ballhawk Zack Hample was nearby in the same section.
— Yahoo Sports

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