Mason Miller, the Athletics’ closer, showcased his blazing fastball on Monday, striking out three consecutive Yankees batters in the ninth inning to secure a victory. His pitches reached speeds of 103, 103, and 102 MPH, showcasing the dominance and precision of his four-seam fastball.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was thrown out of Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after being warned by plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt to stop arguing. The ejection came after Boone complained about a strike call on Tyler Nevin, and apparently a fan behind the Yankees dugout yelled at Wendelstedt. Boone was furious and screamed at Wendelstedt and third base umpire Marvin Hudson. Wendelstedt responded by saying, “I don’t care who said it. You’re gone!” Boone turned around to yell three times after walking back to the Yankees dugout. This was the second ejection of the season for Boone, who was tossed seven times in 2023. With Boone out of the dugout, bench coach Brad Ausmus took over the managing.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after a fan behind the dugout made a remark to plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. Boone, who had been questioning a call on the field, was ejected after Wendelstedt heard the fan’s comment and believed Boone was directing it at him. Bench coach Brad Ausmus took over as acting manager.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Athletics just two batters into the contest. The incident occurred after home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt turned to the Yankees dugout and ejected Boone without warning. Wendelstedt then turned to Boone and said, “You got anything else to say, you’re gone.” Boone stayed quiet, but just seconds later, Wendelstedt turned again and said, “Aaron, you’re done.” Boone quickly jumped out of the dugout and pointed to the stands behind to indicate that whatever Wendelstedt had heard had come from there and not him.
The Penn Relays, one of the oldest and most prestigious track and field events in the world, is just around the corner. The 128th edition of the event will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is expected to attract top athletes from around the globe.
The New York Yankees will host the Oakland Athletics on Monday in the first game of a four-game series. The Yankees are favored to win the series, as they are 15-7 this season and have won three of their last four games. The Athletics, on the other hand, are 8-14 and have lost three in a row.
