Following a pitch by starting pitcher Carlos Rodon to Athletics left fielder Seth Brown, umpire Wendelstedt ejected Boone without hesitation. Boone was stunned and confronted Wendelstedt, who stated that Boone had said something that warranted his removal.
Boone denied making any comments, claiming that the remark came from the crowd. However, Wendelstedt insisted that it did not matter who said it and that Boone was ejected regardless.
The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the authority of umpires. Some have argued that Wendelstedt overstepped his boundaries by ejecting Boone for something a fan said, while others believe that Boone should have been more respectful of the umpire’s decision.
