One of the most popular American baseball teams has ended the season in a disappointing way.
New York Yankees was eliminated from the Tampa Bay Rays after losing 4-3 in their third game of American League Division series.
According to Reuters, Rays won the series with a total score of 3-0, securing the qualifications in the next phase of the playoff.
The moment the debate caused occurred in the sixth part of the match.
A blow by Anthony Volpe, who could have brought two points and the draw of the result, was influenced by the intervention of fans near the field area.
After the review, the strike was assessed as double rather than homerun, changing the course of a crucial moment.
Meanwhile, Victor Mesa Jr. He struck a blow that brought two points to Tampa Bay and gave the team the decisive advantage.
Reuters reports that this was Ray's third qualifications in the U.S. League final in club history.
For Yankees, the elimination raises new questions about the team's future and its results in crucial matches.
Despite reputation and rich history, the club failed to avoid elimination in the face of an opponent who showed greater efficiency.
Tampa Bay now continues the race for the title, while New York should analyse another season that ended without the intended trophy.
