The Yankees won Game 4 of the best-of-seven series against the L.A. Dodgers, staying alive with a score of 11-4, although they still trail 3-1 in the series. The team made a statement regarding fan behavior after an incident involving a fan interfering with a player during the previous game, resulting in a ban from attending the next game. Despite understanding the punishment, the fan expressed disappointment at potentially losing season tickets. The banned Game 5 tickets were instead given to a 15-year-old pediatric cancer patient. Baseball has a history of fan interference incidents, with notable cases like Derek Jeter’s controversial home run in 1996. The Major League Baseball Players Association has expressed concerns and will monitor security measures. Fan interference has been prevalent in baseball history, impacting games in significant ways. The incident serves as a reminder of the passion but also the responsibility of fans when attending games.
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