Fans who interfered in Game 4 have been banned by Yankees for Game 5

The two fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during Game 4 of the World Series and ejected for “unacceptable physical contact” according to the Yankees will not be allowed back into the Yankee Stadium for Game 5, the team announced on Wednesday.

The fan interference incident happened in the bottom of the first inning of the Yankees’ 11-4 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday. The club released the following statement announcing the decision:

“Last night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts.

“The safety and security of players, fans and Stadium staff is the foundational element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and it cannot be compromised.

“Tonight marks the final home game of year, and we want every ounce of our fans’ passion on display. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one’s team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.

“The Yankees and Major League Baseball maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior displayed last night. These fans will not be permitted to attend tonight’s game in any capacity.”

Betts was making a play along the wall on Gleyber Torres’ foul fly ball down the right-field line. As he leaped to make the catch above the boundary, two Yankees fans in the first row interfered with him. One fan grabbed Betts’ glove with both hands and pried the baseball out, while the other seized hold of Betts’ right hand.

Torres was called out due to fan interference on the play. The two fans were ejected from the game.

Game 5 of the World Series is at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET, with the Yankees trailing three games to one. The two fans will be refunded for the cost of their tickets.

Some of Betts’ Dodgers teammates had strong reactions.

Los Angeles pitcher Ben Casparius, who started the game and was on the mound for the incident, said, “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman said, “That looked ridiculous from my perspective. The guy was trying to yank his glove off, pulling at his wrist. Looked like he got ejected, and I’m glad he did. I’ve never seen anything like that. That was unacceptable.”