The Yankees won Game 4 against the Dodgers, but fan interference caused controversy. The Yankees barred fans involved in the interference from attending Game 5. The incident has been closely monitored by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Fan interference has been a common occurrence in baseball, impacting key moments in games such as the 1996 AL championship series and the 2003 NLCS. The incident in Game 4 evoked memories of past fan interference incidents in baseball history, including the infamous “Merkle’s Boner” in 1908. The Yankees face the Dodgers in Game 5, aiming to stay alive in the series. The ban on the fans involved in the interference has sparked debate and discussion among players, fans, and officials. Amidst the controversy, a pediatric cancer patient was given tickets to Game 5, highlighting the positive impact of the sport. Fan interference remains a contentious issue in baseball, with players and officials striving to prevent such incidents in future games.
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