Xander Bogaerts' Home Run Overturned by Controversial Fan Interference Call

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts had a potential home run in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants overturned due to a controversial fan interference call. Despite the fan not making direct contact with the ball, umpires ruled that the fan's reach over the field of play prevented Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos from making the catch, citing MLB Rule 6.01(e). This decision, which kept the Giants' early lead intact and resulted in Bogaerts being called out, led to Padres manager Mike Shildt being ejected for arguing with the umpires.