Dodgers star Mookie Betts had to fight off a New York Yankees fan who tried to wrestle the ball from his glove during a dramatic start to Game 4 of the World Series.
At the bottom of the first inning, Betts leapt towards the stands to catch a hit from Gleyber Torres which had flown the wrong side of the foul line.
After the Los Angeles star grabbed the ball, however, a Yankees fan made a desperate attempt to take it from him while another held the player’s arm as he battled to fight them off.
The fan could be seen gritting his teeth as he wrestled with Betts. The ball eventually flew out of his glove but it was ruled a catch by the umpires.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts had to fight off a fan who tried to wrestle the ball from his glove
Betts nevertheless reacted furiously, screaming towards the fans, who protested their innocence by claiming the ball was already over the fence.
‘Well, he won’t be watching the game for much longer,’ the Fox Sports announcer said. ‘There’s no chance.’
The incredible moment came with the Dodgers 2-0 up after Freddie Freeman had silenced Yankee Stadium with a fourth home run of the World Series.
The 35-year-old has homered in every game, helping Los Angeles to a 3-0 lead heading into Tuesday’s clash in the Bronx.
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