Yankees' Gleyber Torres Error and Fan Interference Mar Game 1 Loss
A critical defensive mistake and controversial fan interference overshadow Torres' performance as Dodgers clinch World Series opener.
- Gleyber Torres' misplay on a Juan Soto throw allowed Shohei Ohtani to advance to third, leading to a game-tying sacrifice fly by Mookie Betts.
- Torres nearly hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, but fan interference resulted in a double instead.
- The fan interference call was confirmed after a replay, recalling a similar incident involving Jeffrey Maier in 1996.
- The game extended to extra innings, where Freddie Freeman secured a Dodgers' victory with a walk-off grand slam.
- Torres excelled offensively with two hits but the Yankees struggled, finishing 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.