Fans lash out at Cubs fan for interfering with Jose Altuve's potential home run - "Ban him for life"

MLB fans across the country lashed out at a Chicago Cubs fan who interfered with play and robbed Jose Altuve of a home run against the Baltimore Orioles.

Altuve was left frustrated as his hit looked to be going for a home run before a fan reached out to grab the ball, sending it back into the field instead.

The fan seemed to be wearing a Cubs shirt and received severe backlash on social media.

"Just leave the ball alone," wrote one fan on Twitter.

"Ban him for life," added another.

Jose Altuve is an Astros veteran who has been a vital part of their roster since 2011, winning several individual awards as well as two World Series titles during his time in Houston.

A couple of days back, he smashed a three-run homer against the Kansas City Royals, but it wasn't enough as the Astros pitching went on to throw away the game later in the evening.

Orioles tie the game after Jose Altuve's home run is prevented by a fan

To further the frustration of Houston Astros fans, Adley Rutschman went on to hit a sacrifice fly off Justin Verlander in the third inning to tie the score for the Baltimore Orioles. Jose Altuve's canceled homer may end up being the difference in the end.

The MLB is full of 'what ifs' but interference from fans has become more and more of a regular occurrence. Many have called for severe action to be taken against those who are guilty. It is not a sight that anyone wants to see, but it continues to be a part of the game.