Yankees fan Austin Capobianco opened up about his night of infamy in an interview with Barstool Sports on Wednesday night, saying this was a moment years in the making. after cartoonishly attempting to interfere with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts on a pop-out in foul territory on Tuesday night. Jacoby Jones Jersey Capobianco said his friend who grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Nashville came and joined him for the game and that theyve always had a pact to interfere with an opponent if the opportunity arose in a big moment. Warning: Graphic language Yankees fan Austin Capobianco explained why he interfered with Mookie Betts in an interview with Barstool Sports. Barstool Sports Explore More Capobianco said he has had season tickets in those seats in the first row on the right field line and has been to every home playoff game since 2011. We talked about it. If were on the field, were D-ing up our fans from being stupid and causing interference that [costs the Yankees an out when theyre in the field], Capobianco said on the Barstool Rundown. Yankees fans Austin Capobianco (l.) and John Peter (r.) interfere with Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (bottom) as he attempts to make a catch in Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2024. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock In that situation, ideally we wouldve hit the ball while it was in the air were not reaching into the field of play. We would have if it came down to that, but that ball was on the wall. It was in my mouth, basically, and I go, I cant not do something right now.' He explained his logic of trying to tear the ball out of Betts mitt. It was pretty secure. Once you put your hand on the glove youre getting booted no matter what. So I might as well just fking rip the thing out, Capobianco said. Mookie Betts was interfered with on the play in Game 4 on Tuesday. Jason Szenes / New York Post The best was when [my friend] just grabbed the arm. It was fking hilarious in the video. Eventually, Capobianco acknowledged that his friend cro sed the line by grabbing Betts arm. Capobianco emphasized that there was no racial st said to Betts during the incident. The Bombers fan said he had familiarity with Yankees security because peasant[s] sitting behind him have frequently complained about him standing up in front of them and cheering during the games. Mookie Betts immediately called out to the umpires on the controversial play. Jason Szenes / New York Post Capobianco went to Billys near Yankee Stadium after the ejection and said he spent the rest of the night slamming drinks. The Yankees announced Wednesday that Capobiancos tickets were redistributed to a pediatric cancer patient and his family. Ray Boone Jersey
