Yankees’ Anthony Volpe Home Run Overturned Due to Fan Interference in ALDS Game 3
During Game 3 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, Anthony Volpe's potential tying home run to deep left field was overturned following a replay review that found fan interference.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 8, 2026 — During Game 3 of the American League Division Series, a crucial moment in the matchup between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays saw a potential tying home run by Yankees player Anthony Volpe overturned. The play occurred when Volpe hit a ball with significant distance to deep left field, which initially appeared to be a game-tying shot.
However, the on-field call was subjected to a replay review. Following the review, umpires determined that fan interference had occurred. As a result, the home run was nullified, and the play was ruled differently, impacting the game’s momentum and the Yankees’ scoring opportunity. The specific details of how the fan interference was judged to have occurred were not immediately available beyond the general finding of interference. The game was the third in the AL Division Series between the two clubs. The final outcome of the game and the specific inning in which this play occurred were not detailed in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
