Opinion – Fan Interference or Attempted Assault in Game Four of the 2024 World Series

By John T. Wendt Game Four of the World Series bottom of the first inning featured a seemingly innocuous play.  Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit a foul ball down the right field line well in front of the foul ball pole. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, reached over the wall and made the catch. But then two Yankee fans Austin Capobianco and John Peter interfered with Betts. Video showed Capobianco forcefully trying to twist and pry the ball from Betts’ glove while