Would Anthony Volpe's fan-interfered fly ball have been a home run? Here's what MLB and Statcast have to say
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Key Points:
- The New York Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series, ending their season with a 4-3 loss at home.
- A controversial moment occurred when Anthony Volpe hit a fly ball initially ruled a game-tying home run, but after replay review, it was changed to an RBI double due to fan interference.
- MLB's Replay Center confirmed the fan interfered with the ball, stating it would not have left the playing field, while Statcast initially suggested the ball could have been a home run in Yankee Stadium but later removed it from that list.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone supported the umpires' decision, and Volpe expressed mixed feelings about the call, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the play's outcome.
- The incident leaves open the debate on whether the fan interference robbed the Yankees of a potential postseason comeback opportunity.
