Boone Ejected Early in Yankees' Shutout Loss to Athletics
April 23, 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game by umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, after a fan, not Boone, yelled from the dugout.
Boone's ejection followed a hit-by-pitch call dispute and a prior warning, reflecting his history of leading AL managers in ejections for the past two seasons.
The Yankees suffered a 2-0 series-opening loss to the Athletics following the incident.
Social media and Boone criticized Wendelstedt's decision, with Boone labeling it 'embarrassing' and 'not right.'
Despite the incident and loss, the Yankees maintain a focus on navigating the season's highs and lows.
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AP News • Apr 22, 2024
Yankees manager Aaron Boone is ejected 5 pitches into game vs. AthleticsESPN • Apr 22, 2024
Yankees' Aaron Boone ejected five pitches into game vs. Athletics - ESPNNew York Daily News • Apr 22, 2024
Yankees’ Aaron Boone immediately ejected vs. A’s, appears to blame fan for enraging home plate ump in 2-0 lossBleacher Report • Apr 22, 2024
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