Stadion Protest Interruption
Palestinian Flag-Waving Fan Detained During 9/11 Yankees-Mets Game at Yankee Stadium
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The fan entered from the left-field seats and sprinted toward center field, briefly evading several police officers and stadium security before being detained on the outfield grass.
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The interruption occurred with the Mets threatening in the top of the seventh: the bases were loaded, Francisco Lindor was at bat with a 3-2 count and two outs, and the Yankees led 5-2. After the delay, reliever Tyler Headrick retired Lindor on a line drive back to the mound.
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The fan was reportedly wearing a jersey bearing the words “No Kings” while carrying the Palestinian flag.
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The pregame tribute included former Yankees Jorge Posada, Paul O’Neill, Tino Martinez, Scott Brosius, Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter, alongside manager Joe Torre; NYPD, FDNY and Port Authority police honor guards presented the colors as a giant American flag was unfurled in the outfield.
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Derek Jeter said the anniversary was difficult to comprehend: “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years. It changed the world forever.”
A fan waving a Palestinian flag ran onto the field during the seventh inning of the Yankees-Mets game at Yankee Stadium on Friday, September 13, briefly evading security before being tackled and removed. The disruption occurred at approximately 9:11 p.m., as New York observed the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. New York Post reported the fan was charged with misdemeanor interference.
The interruption happened with the Mets threatening: bases loaded, two outs, and Francisco Lindor at bat with a 3-2 count while the Yankees led 5-2. Stadium fans booed the intruder and chanted "USA." After the delay, reliever Tyler Headrick retired Lindor on a line drive. The Yankees won 6-4, and the pregame ceremony had honored victims with 2001 team members Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera participating.
Field Intrusion Halts Subway Series on 9/11 Anniversary
The fan entered from the left-field seats and sprinted toward center field, The Gateway Pundit reported. He briefly dodged several police officers and stadium security before being detained on the outfield grass. Lucianne noted fans threw drinks and cans in his direction as he was apprehended. The fan wore a jersey reading "No Kings" while carrying the Palestinian flag.
Pregame Tributes Honor Victims and First Responders
Before the game, Yankee Stadium held a solemn ceremony remembering the 2,977 people killed in the attacks. Former Yankees Jorge Posada, Paul O'Neill, Tino Martinez, Scott Brosius, Mariano Rivera, and Derek Jeter joined manager Joe Torre at home plate. NYPD, FDNY, and Port Authority police honor guards presented the colors as a giant American flag was unfurled across the outfield.
Derek Jeter reflected on the milestone during the tribute. "It's hard to believe it's been 25 years," he said. "It changed the world forever." The emotional pregame moment set the tone for a game played in the shadow of lower Manhattan, where the Twin Towers stood before the attacks.
The Game Continues After Security Removal
Once the fan was removed from the field, play resumed quickly. The Mets remained in their scoring opportunity with the bases loaded and two outs. Yankees reliever Tyler Headrick took the mound facing Francisco Lindor, who had fallen behind 3-2 in the count. Headrick threw a pitch Lindor could not resist, forcing a line drive back to the mound for the final out.
The Yankees held their 5-2 lead and eventually won the game 6-4, capturing the Subway Series matchup on the day New York paused to remember its greatest tragedy. The incident drew significant media attention, with Archynetys tracking coverage across five distinct sources in the sports category.
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