The Yankees and Rays played a rain-soaked doubleheader, and things got heated early. Aaron Boone didn’t last long, getting tossed for arguing balls and strikes. The strike zone appeared tight, with several low pitches called balls that looked like strikes. Gary Sánchez, who rarely chirps, spoke up after a few close misses. Aaron Judge, frustrated with a low strike call, reminded the ump he’s 6-foot-7 and not getting calls at the knees. Brett Gardner later voiced his frustration by banging his bat in the dugout, searching for the noisiest spot, leading to laughs from the bench and crew. DJ LeMahieu even joined in, quietly agreeing the pitch was way outside.
Boone’s ejection rant stood out. He backed his hitters, called them savages, acknowledged the opposing pitcher’s skill, and even showed some empathy for the umpire. He wasn’t just mad—he wanted better calls and cleaner play. It was one of Boone’s more layered rants, mixing humor, frustration, and what felt like honest feedback. The chaos, the rain, the tension, and the reactions all added up to one of the more eventful days for the Yankees so far this season.