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Yankees outfielder defends 'passion' of fans who interfered with Mookie Betts

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Two New York Yankees fans pried a baseball out of Mookie Betts' glove Tuesday night, resulting in an ejection from the game and a ban from Wednesday night's contest.

The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder caught the ball while leaping against the wall and toward the fans, but one fan tried to rip Betts' glove off of his hand and took the ball out while another fan held Betts' wrist.

The fans have been widely criticized for their actions, although there has been some praise, including photos and autographs, by a loud minority. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the World Series against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct.

29, 2024, in New York.  (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Betts did his best to dismiss the situation, but former Dodger and current Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo didn't exactly condemn the fans' actions.

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