During the game’s first inning, Boone challenged a hit-by-pitch call, expressing his disagreement with the ruling. As the inning progressed, Wendelstedt made a controversial strike call, fueling Boone’s frustration. Wendelstedt, losing patience, warned Boone against further outbursts and threatened ejection. Despite Boone’s silence, Wendelstedt heard remarks from Boone’s direction and ejected him.
Replay footage provided by the YES Network captured the incident, revealing the actual source of the offending remarks: a fan seated behind the dugout. The fan, wearing a blue shirt, can be seen and heard addressing Wendelstedt, prompting the umpire’s response and subsequent ejection of Boone.
Following the first inning, the fan removed his blue shirt but retained his Yankees hat. Boone’s ejection marked his second of the season, with bench coach Brad Ausmus assuming managerial duties for the remainder of the game. The Yankees ultimately lost the game to the Athletics, bringing their record to 15-8 for the season.
