A fan carrying an American flag disrupted Game 6 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays before being tackled by security during the sixth inning. The incident led to boos from the Canadian crowd at Rogers Centre, highlighting the tension between the two border nations.
The disruption occurred when the fan ran onto the field as Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was warming up. Video footage from social media showed the man in a blue shirt sprinting across center field with the American flag, which was ripped from his hands by a security officer before he was taken to the ground. Uniformed officers then ran onto the field to apprehend the disruptor, escalating the situation during a crucial moment in the game.
The Canadian crowd at Rogers Centre, known for its passionate support of the Blue Jays, responded with boos toward the fan, reflecting the deep-seated rivalry between fans of the two teams. Despite the interruption, Yamamoto, a three-time MVP in Japan, maintained his composure and pitched six innings, allowing one run to force a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night. The game will be broadcast exclusively on FOX at 8 p.m. ET.
The incident has drawn mixed reactions from fans and analysts, with some criticizing the fan’s actions for disrupting the game and others emphasizing the right to free expression. However, the majority of attention has focused on the outcome of the series and the anticipation for Game 7, where the Dodgers will have the chance to clinch the championship.