In the third inning of Monday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays Josh Thole hit what appeared to be a home run off of Drew Smyly, a home run that was put in doubt by the actions of a fan.
As the ball was about to clear the wall, a fan reached out and caught the ball. After catching the ball, the fan’s momentum continued downwards, making it appear to the naked eye that he had reached out and interfered with a ball that was not going to be a home run.
Smyly and Steven Souza quickly protested the ruling and the umpires initially ruled interference.