In the opening game of the 2024 World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, a controversial fan interference call occurred in the eighth inning. With the game tied 2-2, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit what initially appeared to be a home run, putting his team ahead. However, Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernández claimed the fan interfered with the ball, and after review, Torres was sent back to second base. The Dodgers ultimately won the game 6-3 on a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman in the ninth inning. The fan involved in the controversial play was escorted out of Dodger Stadium by security. This incident drew comparisons to previous fan interference calls, such as the famous Jeffrey Maier incident in the 1996 ALCS. Game 2 of the World Series is set for Saturday night, with the Yankees starting Carlos Rodón and the Dodgers starting Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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