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Fan interference robs Yankees of home run – 30 years after Jeffrey Maier

The New York Yankees’ playoff hopes took another hit Monday night as fan interference derailed what could have been a game-changing home run in their American League Division Series matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. With the Bronx Bombers clinging to a 2–5 deficit in the bottom of the ninth at Tropicana Field, Anthony Volpe launched a towering shot toward the right-field gap.

Just as the ball was about to clear the fence, a fan’s hand reached into the play, robbing Volpe of a potential two-run homer that might have tied the game. The call sparked frustration among some Yankee supporters, who responded by pelting the field with debris, though the damage was already done as the Rays held on to secure the win.

The loss marked the second straight game New York’s defense faltered, committing four errors—three in the first inning alone—while Volpe’s at-bat came after manager Aaron Boone opted to start Ryan McMahon at third base over Jazz Chisholm Jr., who had made a costly throwing error in the previous game. With one loss away from elimination, the Yankees now face a critical decision: how to rebuild their lineup and defense before their final game against AL East rivals.

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