In a heated twist to the first game of the 2024 World Series, a Dodgers fan stunned Yankees supporters and left them seething after reaching over the wall to snag what could have been a game-changing home run. With the game tied 2-2 in the ninth inning, Yankees’ Gleyber Torres launched a shot toward center field, seemingly destined to break the deadlock. However, fan interference was swiftly called, turning the potential homer into a double. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge then popped out to end the inning, pushing the game into extras.
“Why would you reach over? DO NOT INTERFERE! Idiotic move!” one enraged fan posted on social media, with others quick to label the interference as one of the worst fan blunders in postseason history. Security promptly escorted the fan from the stadium, but Yankees supporters were already fuming at the missed opportunity.
The moment proved crucial as the Dodgers capitalized in the 10th inning. While the Yankees initially reclaimed the lead after Jazz Chisholm Jr. reached home on an Anthony Rizzo grounder, the Dodgers soon retaliated with a dramatic finish. Yankees manager Aaron Boone called on pitcher Nestor Cortes, who had been sidelined with an elbow injury since mid-September, to close the inning. With two outs, the Yankees intentionally walked Mookie Betts, hoping to secure the final out against Freddie Freeman. But Freeman launched a walk-off grand slam to right field, sealing a 6-3 victory for Los Angeles and making him the first player in World Series history to end a game with a grand slam.
The Yankees now face the daunting task of recovering from the loss in Game 2, set for Saturday in Los Angeles, as they look to avenge this unforgettable series opener. While the fan interference will be forever etched in Yankees lore, it also set the stage for Freeman’s heroics, making the Game 1 opener a night of high drama and heartbreak for baseball fans on both sides.
