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NEW YORK 鈥� Two New York Yankees fans from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with play have been banned from Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The league and club released a statement saying the two fans who were involved in a ball being pried from Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts' glove would not be permitted at the game.

YANKEES FIGHTING FOR SURVIVALYankees fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday in New York. Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the top of the first, but Anthony Volpe's grand slam in the third gave the Yankees a 5-2 lead. Ashley Landis, Associated Press ▲

鈥淟ast night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts," the statement reads. 鈥淭he 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.

鈥淵ankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one鈥檚 team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.鈥�

Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. Ashley Landis - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS ▲

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