Yankee fans who interfered in betting will be suspended for Game 5

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Two New York Yankees fans who disrupted Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts as he attempted to make a catch were ejected from Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday.

The Yankees announced hours before the crucial clash in New York that spectators sitting in the front row along the wall in foul territory in right field were ejected after attempting to block the player and give him the ball to take it out of the glove.

The incident occurred in the first inning of New York's 11-4 victory that moved the Yankees to 3-1 in Major League Baseball's best-of-seven championship showdown.

“Last night, two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts,” the Yankees said in a statement.

“The safety of players, fans and stadium staff is the fundamental element of every event at Yankee Stadium and must not be compromised.”

“Tonight is the last home game of the year and we want the passion of our fans to shine through.

“Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, but exuberance to support your team must never cross the line and result in intentionally placing players at physical risk.”

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

Betts tried to deflect a ball hit by New York's Gleyber Torres, but as he jumped over the wall in foul territory, a fan grabbed his right hand and the other pulled the ball out of his glove.

Torres was called out for fan interference in the game.

“I’ve never seen anything like this,” Dodgers starting pitcher Ben Casparius said.

“From my perspective, it looked ridiculous,” Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman said. “The guy tried to take off his glove and pulled on his wrist. It looked like he was thrown out and I’m glad he did.”

“I've never seen anything like this before. That was unacceptable.”