The tickets used by the two Yankees fans who were ejected after their dramatic collision with Dodgers star Mookie Betts have been turned over to a pediatrician. cancer patient and his family.
The two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night for trying to rip the ball out of Betts’ glove after taking a hit from Gleyber Torres.
The team called their actions “egregious and unacceptable” and both fans were banned from returning for Game 5 on Wednesday.
The Yankees later said their seats, and others in the same section, would now be occupied by the patient and his loved ones. MLB revealed.
ESPN revealed The cancer patient was Calvin Young, 15 years old. He was scheduled to attend the game with his mother and two younger brothers.
Two Yankees fans were ejected following their dramatic collision with Dodgers star Mookie Betts.
New York will try to bring the series back to Los Angeles with another victory on Wednesday night.
‘A classy move by a classy organization! Well done @Yankees,’ one fan wrote on social media.
“Wonderful gesture from the Yankees,” added another.
Before the game, the Yankees issued 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 nor his friends were allowed to use their season tickets.
“The ban on tonight’s game was expected,” he told NBC News.
“But the fact that my little brother and his friends can’t use our season tickets tonight has really pissed me off… it’s not like they can go to the next game.”
The team called his actions “egregious and unacceptable” before Game 5 on Wednesday.
“Two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium last night for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts,” the Yankees said.
‘The safety of players, fans and stadium staff is the fundamental element of every event held at Yankee Stadium and cannot be compromised.
“Tonight marks the last home game of the year and we want every ounce of our fans’ passion to show. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however, the exuberance of supporting the team can never cross the line. line and 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 allowed to attend tonight’s game in any way.”