Boone Ejected, Yankees Fall to Red Sox in Controversial Finish
June 14, 2025 – In a tense matchup marked by disputed calls, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected in the 10th inning of a close 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. The pivotal moment revolved around a foul ball call involving DJ LeMahieu, who hit a pitch down the first baseline. Despite a challenge to the call, MLB’s replay center upheld the decision, leading to Boone’s vehement protests.
"I want the courage to overturn the call," Boone stated post-game. "A quarter of the ball is on the line. It takes a lot of imagination to say that’s fair." His frustration escalated as he tossed his gum toward the field, prompting umpires to eject him after a brief exchange.
The NESN broadcast captured only limited angles of the play, with one grainy overhead shot suggesting the ball may have grazed the line. However, replay officials ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to reverse the call. Boone’s sentiments were echoed by LeMahieu, who was also ejected for arguing following a groundout. "It looked to me the ball didn’t go foul until after it bounced," he remarked.
Earlier in the inning, the Yankees faced another setback when Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez made a successful play to throw out Anthony Volpe, who was stealing third base. Boone defended the decision to attempt the steal, asserting that Volpe would have been safe under normal circumstances.
Boone concluded his remarks on the incident by emphasizing the team’s competitive spirit, despite the frustrating outcome. "Whatever, it’s over with," he noted. As the Yankees process the loss, fans will be left to contemplate the implications of these contentious calls on their season.
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