Chaotic Dodgers' fan sprinting onto field with American flag goes viral during Game 6 of World Series
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A man carrying an American flag briefly disrupted play during a crucial Game 6 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays when he ran onto the field before being tackled by ballpark security.
A brief but chaotic moment unfolded during the sixth inning in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night when a fan sprinted onto the field at Rogers Centre holding an American flag.
Fan interrupts game 6 of the World Series by sprinting out onto the field at Rogers Centre with an American flag. #DontBeThatGuy
The commotion occurred just as Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto wound up for his next pitch, but stopped mid-motion and glanced over his shoulder, distracted by the disturbance unfolding behind him.
Viral videos show man with American flag getting tackled by Rogers Centre security
Multiple video clips like the one below of the incident went viral online showing the fan dodging one security guard before being tackled by two others and pinned to the turf as the crowd reacted.
The game paused briefly as the situation was brought under control.
Uniformed Toronto police officers were then seen running onto the field to apprehend the disruptor.
Fan who ran onto the field at the World Series getting tackled in the outfield by Rogers Centre security before being taken by the Toronto police
During the incident, the crowd at Rogers Centre could be heard booing the man.
The MLB fan code of conduct requires fans to behave respectfully and avoid disruptive or violent actions, such as using abusive language, interfering with the game, or throwing objects.
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