A man identified as Kelly Marcucci was charged with misdemeanor offenses after he ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium during a game on the anniversary of September 11th, carrying a Palestinian flag.
Marcucci, 38, faces charges of interference with a professional sporting event and trespassing, according to the New York Police Department. He has no known prior arrests.
The incident occurred in the seventh inning of the Yankees-Mets Subway Series game on Friday. Video footage showed the demonstrator being tackled by law enforcement officers on the field.
Following the disruption, some fans in the stands could be heard chanting "USA."
