Yankees Fan Reveals Chilling Update After Dodgers' Mookie Betts WS Incident

The 2024 World Series featured plenty of drama on the field. 

Still, one of the most talked-about moments came from the stands when Yankees fan Austin Capobianco made national headlines for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during Game 4. 

Months later, Capobianco remains in the spotlight as he reflects on his actions and the following fallout.

On Oct. 29, 2024, during the first inning of Game 4 at Yankee Stadium, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit a foul ball toward right field, where Mookie Betts attempted to make a catch near the wall. 

Capobianco and another fan, John P. Hansen, reached over the railing, grabbing Betts' glove and wrist to disrupt the play.

Despite the interference, Betts held onto the ball and secured the out. 

The umpires quickly ruled fan interference, and security ejected both Capobianco and Hansen from the game. Initially, the fans were told they would not be allowed back for Game 5, but MLB later extended the punishment, announcing an indefinite ban from all MLB stadiums and events.

Since the incident, Capobianco told The Athletic that he has been targeted with online harassment and even received anonymous packages at his home and workplace.