The New York Yankees won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, keeping their hopes alive in the best-of-seven series that L.A. currently leads 3-1. Following an incident of fan interference during the game, the Yankees banned the fans involved from attending the next game. The first fan to interfere expressed disappointment at the ban, especially since his family has been longtime season ticket holders. His Game 5 tickets were given to a pediatric cancer patient as a result. Fan interference is not uncommon in baseball and has affected important games in the past, such as Game 1 of this series and the 1996 AL championship series. The MLB Players Association expressed concern over the incident and will monitor security measures going forward. Similarly, historical cases of fan interference, such as the infamous “Merkle’s Boner” in 1908, have impacted game outcomes. Overall, fan interference remains a controversial aspect of baseball, with recent incidents sparking debate and scrutiny.
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