Amid the fallout after two New York Yankees lovers interfered with Mookie Betts while he tried to retrieve a nasty ball In Game 4 of the International Series, legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski realizes through an appearance on “Up & Adams” that he is a school friend of Austin Capobianco, one of the two lovers. in question. Gronkowski said he knew Capobianco from Arizona, where Capobianco used to be a member of the school’s club ice hockey team.
“Let me tell you, the entire hockey team were absolute maniacs. They were animals; it was indescribable how wild these guys were,” Gronkowski said. “For him to do that represents him very well. He totally agrees with his teams, he totally agrees with the Yankees, I remember him talking about the Yankees all the time and how much he loves them. And that describes him perfectly: just do that. whatever it takes to help your team.
“He’s hot. He’s hot. And I just want to congratulate Austin on his glorious day.”
Gronkowski began his comments by saying that he had not spoken to Capobianco “in a while” and that his and his friend John Peter’s moves were not applicable. “But when you’re a big fan,” Gronkowski said, “that’s what fans do.”
The former Fresh England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end is said to have gone back and forth between walking back his comments and doubling down on his displeasure about them, appearing to make the closure in a post made after X.
Compared to Gronkowski, both the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball considered the incident a laughing matter. On Wednesday, the Yankees announced that both fans involved in the incident You can stop from Sport 5. of the International Series, the last space game for the 2024 team.
“The safety of players, fans and stadium staff is the fundamental element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and cannot be compromised,” read a statement through the Yankees. “Tonight marks the general recreation of the date, and we would like every ounce of our lovers’ interest to be shown. Yankee Stadium is known for its power and depth, but the opulence of supporting staff can never go beyond this sequence. to deliberately hang players on physical possibilities.
“The Yankees and Major League Baseball maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior displayed last night. These fans will not be permitted to attend tonight’s game in any capacity.”