Yankee Stadium Security Tackle Flag-Waving Man

**Yankees‑Mets Game Interruption: Palestinian Flag-Waver Takedown at Yankee Stadium**

During the opening night of the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium on Friday, a 38‑year‑old man named Kelly Marcucci sprinted onto the field with a Palestinian flag, halting play in the seventh inning. The flag was carried while Marcucci wore a baseball jersey that read “No Kings.”

Security guards pursued Marcucci across the outfield, eventually catching him near home plate. They knocked him to the ground and restrained him until law‑enforcement officers could take him into custody. Fans in the stands shouted “USA!” as he was escorted away by security and NYPD officers.

Marcucci was arrested and charged with trespass and violating a misdemeanor local ordinance. He received a desk appearance ticket and will appear in court to answer the charges at a later date.

Several former 2001 Yankees players—Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Paul O’Neill, Tino Martínez, Scott Brosius, and Mariano Rivera—had earlier paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11 attacks.

## Background & Context

The incident unfolded during a highly anticipated matchup between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. The game began with the usual fanfare but was abruptly interrupted when Marcucci entered the field with a Palestinian flag, halting play in the middle of the seventh inning.

Security guards chased Marcucci across the outfield, eventually catching him near home plate. They knocked him to the ground and restrained him until law‑enforcement officers could take him into custody.

Fans shouted patriotic slogans as he was escorted off the field, demonstrating the volatility of mixing political displays with sporting events.

Following the incident, the NYPD processed Marcucci’s arrest. Court documents indicate he was charged with trespassing and a misdemeanor ordinance violation. A desk appearance ticket was issued, and he is scheduled to appear before a judge at a later date to address the charges.

## What Happens Next

Marcucci’s legal proceedings will be handled through the local court system, where he must answer the charges of trespassing and violating a misdemeanor ordinance. The outcome of his case remains pending, with no immediate resolution reported.

Court documents suggest he has been issued a desk appearance ticket and will have to appear in court at a later date.

The Yankees’ tribute to the 2001 9/11 victims—performed by former players Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Paul O’Neill, Tino Martínez, Scott Brosius, and Mariano Rivera—occurred prior to the flag incident. The team’s homage underscored the sensitivity of the anniversary within the broader context of that evening’s events.

No further statements from team officials or league representatives have been released regarding the interruption.