Yankees’ Potential Tying Home Run Denied by Replay Review on Fan Interference
In Game 3 of the AL Division Series, the Yankees' Anthony Volpe had a tying home run denied against the Rays after replay review determined fan interference.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 8, 2026 — In Game 3 of the American League Division Series, a pivotal moment saw a potential game-tying home run for the New York Yankees, hit by Anthony Volpe, overturned following a replay review. The decision was based on fan interference at the stadium.
The play occurred during Game 3 of the AL Division Series matchup between the Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays. Anthony Volpe sent a ball deep into the outfield, which initially appeared to be a home run that would tie the game. However, umpires initiated a review of the play.
After reviewing the video footage, replay officials determined that a fan in the stands had interfered with the play. Specifically, the fan’s action was deemed to have prevented a fielder from making a play on the ball, thereby constituting fan interference under baseball’s rules.
As a result of the fan interference call, the home run was disallowed. The outcome of the game, which was part of the AL Division Series, was significantly impacted by this ruling. The specific outcome of the game after this play was not provided in the summary.
The summary did not provide details on the final score, the team that advanced, or any specific actions taken regarding the fan involved in the interference. Further information regarding the inning, the score at the time of the play, or the final result of Game 3 was not available in the provided trend summary.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
