Yankees hailed for classy move after gifting ejected fans’ tickets to special guests for World Series Game 5
The tickets used by the two Yankees fans who were ejected following their dramatic clash with Dodgers star Mookie Betts have been given to a pediatric cancer patient and his family.
The two supporters were chucked out of Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night for attempting to rip the ball from Betts’ glove after he caught a hit from Gleyber Torres.
The team called their actions ‘egregious and unacceptable’ and both fans were banned for returning for Game 5 on Wednesday.
The Yankees later said their seats – and others in the same section – would now be filled by the patient and his loved ones, MLB revealed.
Two Yankees fans were ejected following their dramatic clash with Dodgers star Mookie Betts
New York will attempt to take the series back to Los Angeles with another victory on Wednesday night.
‘Classy move by a classy organization! Well done @Yankees,’ one fan wrote on social media.
‘Wonderful gesture by the Yankees,’ another added.
Before the game, the Yankees released a statement condemning the two fans, who were identified as Austin Capobianco – a season ticket holder – and John Peter.
Capobianco claimed that neither his brother or his friends were allowed to use his season tickets.
‘The banning to tonight’s game was kind of expected,’ he told NBC News.
‘But the fact my little brother and his friends can’t use our season tickets tonight has really p****d me off… it’s not like they can go to the next game.’
The team branded their actions ‘egregious and unacceptable’ ahead of Game 5 on Wednesday
‘Last night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts,’ the Yankees said.
‘The safety and security of players, fans and Stadium staff is the foundational element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and it cannot be compromised.
‘Tonight marks the final home game of year, and we want every ounce of our fans’ passion on display. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one’s team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.
‘The Yankees and Major League Baseball maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior displayed last night. These fans will not be permitted to attend tonight’s game in any capacity.’
