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Braves manager: Fans causing delay of game by throwing trash on field ‘uncalled for’

Division Series - Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta Braves - Game One ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 07: Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game One of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 07, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — During Game 1 of the NLDS between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night at Truist Park, fans tossing garbage onto the field caused a delay of game.

It happened in the eighth inning when umpires called catcher interference on Braves catcher Sean Murphy.