Another controversy took center stage in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-3 extra-innings win over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series.

In the ninth inning with the score tied at two a piece, Dodgers’ pitcher Michael Kopech faced Gleyber Torres with the star looking to do damage against the former Chicago White Sox star. With the count at 2-1, Kopech threw a 99-mph fastball at the letters, which Torres connected on.

At first, the ball looked like it was going to be slightly short of a home run. However, a Dodgers fan reached over the wall and snagged Torres’ near-home run, which led to some confusion among the players on the field.

Though the players were confused about the ruling, the umpires immediately ruled that it was fan interference and as such, Torres was forced to stop at second. Although Torres was in scoring position, the Yankees were unable to capitalize, with Aaron Judge popping out to Tommy Edman to end any threat.

With the fans forced to leave the stadium, it appeared as if the Yankees were still going to steal Game 1 in extra innings. Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled in the 10th inning and then proceeded to steal second and third base to put massive pressure on the Dodgers.

He eventually would come around to score on Anthony Volpe’s single to give New York a one-run lead with Los Angeles’ big hitters coming up in the bottom of the 10th inning.

The fan quickly packed up his things after interfering with Gleyber Torres' potential home run

The fan quickly packed up his things after interfering with Gleyber Torres’ potential home run ( 

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After Gavin Lux and Edman got on base, Shohei Ohtani faced Nestor Cortez, who he historically did not fare well against. Ohtani immediately flew out to Alex Verdugo in foul territory, but because Verdugo was not in legal positioning when he threw in the ball, the Dodgers’ runners were able to advance.

With first base open, the Yankees elected to walk Mookie Betts to load the bases for Freddie Freeman. Then, Freeman stared down Cortez before the Yankees ace threw a 93-mph fastball down and in, which the former MVP immediately pounced on.

Right after making contact, Freeman raised his bat above his head as the crowd at Dodgers Stadium began celebrating as the walk-off grand slam. Despite playing with a bad ankle, an energized Freeman ran around the bases before meeting with his teammates at home plate.

Freeman’s grand slam was the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history, showing just how remarkable the feat was. After the game, the star spoke with Ken Rosenthal about his grand slam and what was going through his mind.

“I was just trying to be on time for the heater,” he explained. “It’s all you can really try and do, get a heater closer to you, try to push the cutter-slider away on top of the heater.”

Despite the fan’s interference, the Dodgers were still able to pull out the most improbable of wins. Game 2 of the 2024 World Series will be on Saturday, Oct. 26.