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‘I’m a way too passionate fan’: Yankees fan who interfered with Mookie Betts speaks his mind

NEW YORK — The Yankees fan who interfered with a catch being made by Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during Tuesday’s World Series game told The Times that he was just “too passionate” and “probably crossed the line.”

Austin Capobianco, a 38-year-old fan from Connecticut, was banned from attending Game 5 in the Bronx Wednesday for grabbing Betts’ mitt and appearing to twist the player’s wrist after Betts reached into the stands to catch a foul ball hit by Gleyber Torres. Capobianco said he was trying to steal the ball from Betts to help his favorite team.

“I’m a way too passionate fan that probably crossed the line last night,” Capobianco said in a text message to The Times.