Mookie Betts faced an unusual incident during Game 4 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, where he encountered unruly fans while attempting to catch a foul ball. Initially, Betts downplayed the altercation, but later revealed his true feelings in an interview with comedians Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, expressing his frustration in the heat of the moment.
The incident unfolded on October 29, when Betts made a leaping catch near the wall in foul territory. As he secured the ball, fan Austin Capobianco aggressively grabbed Betts' glove, pulling the ball from his grasp. Meanwhile, Capobianco’s friend, John Peter, added to the chaos by grabbing Betts' non-glove hand. Although Betts tried to maintain his composure and not disrupt the game, he candidly admitted he considered retaliating against the fans.
During the interview, Betts reflected, "I thought about throwing the ball at them and then I realized, 'Mook you ain't gonna do s--, go back to right field!'" The situation escalated quickly, leading to stadium security ejecting both fans from the game. Despite the distraction, Betts maintained his focus on the field, and his team, the Dodgers, ultimately triumphed in Game 5, securing their second World Series title in four years.
His teammates were equally astonished by the incident. Rookie pitcher Ben Casparius remarked on the strangeness of the situation, noting it set a tone early in the game. Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman echoed this sentiment, expressing disbelief at the fans' actions and the appropriateness of their ejection.
