Yankees’ Aaron Boone ejected 2 batters into game, argues umpire perhaps heard a fan arguing


by The Athletic

The Athletic— NEW YORK — manager Aaron Boone had gone berserk on umpires before, but never for a situation like this. Home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Boone just two batters into Monday’s game against the , and Boone appeared stunned, arguing with Wendelstedt that the ump actually heard someone else — perhaps a fan — complaining, and not him. Advertisement With in an 0-1 count against , Wendelstedt yelled, “Aaron, you’re done!” That set Boone off. First, Boone and bench coach Brad Ausmus each...

Fox News—Umpire erroneously ejects Yankees' Aaron Boone after fan yells from stands. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s matinee against the Oakland Athletics before an out was recorded.  Upon further investigation, one fan sitting just above the Yankees’ dugout is to blame for the erroneous call by home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.  With a runner on first and Yankees starter Carlos Rodon throwing just five pitches in the game, Boone questioned a call that Wendelstedt made, and the umpire was not having it. The YES Network broadcast caught...

Yahoo Sports—SEE IT: Yankees' Aaron Boone wrongfully ejected after fan yells at umpire. It was a classic Whodunit, or in this case, Whosaidit. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected just two batters into Monday afternoon's game...

Yahoo Sports—Yankees manager Aaron Boone ejected after fan mouths off to home plate umpire. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from his team's game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday for doing nothing.