Fans at Angel Stadium got more than just baseball drama on Wednesday night. During the New York Yankees’ 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels, one rogue spectator stole the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
A fan sprinted onto the field and then dashed back toward the stands with what appeared to be a ball in his hand in a bold attempt to escape.
The fan leaped into the lower bowl, nearly disappearing into the crowd, but not before two security guards caught up and tackled him with force. The takedown, caught on video by several attendees, quickly went viral, with viewers stunned by how close the fan came to getting away.
We Had A Fan On The Field Tonight At The Big A #Angels pic.twitter.com/J2s8kWw3RG
— Brennan Gilmore (OCB) (@OCBRENNAN) May 29, 2025
These kinds of incidents aren’t new to MLB. Back in 2021, a similar stunt unfolded at Yankee Stadium when a fan ran onto the field mid-game before being brought down near second base.
Game Stays On Track Despite Fan’s Interruption
The brief interruption didn’t derail the Yankees, who continued their impressive run with a narrow 1-0 win. Starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt dominated through six shutout innings. On the other hand, the bullpen trio of Ian Hamilton, Tim Hill, and Mark Leiter Jr. shut out the Angels.
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The game’s only run came in the opening frame. After Aaron Judge was intentionally walked for the second time, Anthony Volpe’s sacrifice fly drive in the deciding run. That early edge proved enough, with New York’s pitching staff holding firm to close out the sweep.
