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The New York Yankees were in Philadelphia for the first time since the 2009 World Series, and many fans were in the stands of Citizens Bank Park.

This created a busy atmosphere in the Phillies Park, which may have helped create excitement for players and fans alike.

That went on in the sixth round of the Yankees' 4-2 win, as Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins seemed to exchange a few words with a fan after he pulled out, but he did not ran immediately after the ball bounced.

Although we do not know exactly what Hoskins said – and the reports were unclear whether it was a Yankees or Phillies fan, Hoskins had his exchange with – going up the steps to scream in the crowd was bad.

Hoskins was clearly aware of this, as he apologized for his actions after the match.

"Someone said something in the stands that obviously triggered me" Hoskins told reporters after the match.

"I was very frustrated with the attack that I had just had, I made the mistake worse, I caught up in the moment, I should not happen, I can not happen, but it happened, and that's how it happens.

He added that "I was wrong".

Contribute: Associated Press

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