From New York Post · · 50s
Yankees Fan Interference
Fan blocks Yankees' Anthony Volpe hit, echoing 1996 Jeter moment.
In brief
Fan blocks Yankees' Anthony Volpe hit, echoing 1996 Jeter moment. A fan interfered with Anthony Volpe's potential two-run homer in the Yankees' Game 3 loss, mirroring Derek Jeter's 1996 home run that launched the last dynasty era. Originally reported by New York Post.
Fan Interference
A fan interfered with Anthony Volpe's long shot that turned into an RBI double after originally being ruled a two-run homer in the Yankees' Game 3 season-ending loss.
1996 Jeter Moment
In 1996, Derek Jeter hit a ball that went to right field and was intercepted by a Jersey kid named Jeffrey Maier before Tony Tarasco's glove.
2026 Volpe Moment
In 2026, Anthony Volpe spent his career as the New Jeter, who was intercepted by a grown-up fan in Yankees gear before Victor Mesa Jr.'s glove.
The headline
A fan interfered with Anthony Volpe's potential two-run homer in the Yankees' Game 3 loss, mirroring Derek Jeter's 1996 home run that launched the last dynasty era.
