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Yankees' Volpe denied key home run after fan interference call

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Yankees' Volpe denied key home run after fan interference call

Summary

During Game 3 of the American League Division Series on October 7, 2026, Yankees player Anthony Volpe hit a ball that was ruled a double after fan interference. The incident brought back memories of Jeffrey Maier's controversial interference in the 1996 ALCS. The umpires used replay to assess the situation, ultimately denying Volpe a potential game-tying home run. The Yankees remained behind 4-3 in the critical matchup against the Rays, leaving Volpe stranded on second base as Spencer Jones struck out.

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•Anthony Volpe's fly ball ruled a double due to fan interference.
•The call referenced Jeffrey Maier's 1996 interference incident.
•The Yankees trailed the Rays 4-3 with Volpe on second base.
•Spencer Jones struck out, leaving Volpe stranded.
•The game is part of the AL Division Series with serious playoff implications.

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5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jeffrey Maier’s Yankees Lore Returns on Anthony Volpe HR That Doesn’t Count

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It was New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra who once coined the phrase, “Deja vu all over again.” Yes, that’s redundant, but that’s what made it such a famous Yogi-ism — and it may never have applied better than on Wednesday night in the Bronx. Anthony Volpe hit a fly ball deep to left field […] The post Jeffrey Maier’s Yankees Lore Returns on Anthony Volpe HR That Doesn’t Count appeared first on HEAVY.
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