Overview

• Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected in the ninth inning of a game against the Mariners after arguing a low strike call on rookie Jasson Dominguez.
• The disputed call occurred with Anthony Volpe on second base and one out in a tied 1-1 game, potentially altering the Yankees' momentum.
• Boone confronted home plate umpire Mark Wegner, defending Dominguez and questioning the call before being thrown out of the game.
• This marks Boone's second ejection of the 2025 season, further highlighting his frustrations with inconsistent strike-zone officiating.
• The incident has amplified calls for MLB to address umpiring issues, including potential reforms like automated ball-strike systems.