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Yankees' game-tying HR taken away after fan interference
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Key Points:
- In Game 3 of the American League Division Series, a potential game-tying two-run homer by Yankees' Anthony Volpe was overturned due to fan interference, changing the call to an RBI double.
- MLB's Replay Operations Center confirmed that a spectator reached over the wall and interfered with the ball, ruling it would not have left the field nor been caught otherwise.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone agreed with the decision, acknowledging the replay showed clear interference.
- The Yankees failed to capitalize further in the inning and ultimately lost the game 4-3, ending their postseason run.
- Rays outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. commented on the interference, suggesting he might have caught the ball and reflecting on the call as an "in-between" situation.
