Cameron Maybin got rung up on a questionable strike three, and the Yankees dugout immediately erupted. Coaches and players were clearly frustrated with the call. Brett Gardner started tapping the dugout ceiling with his bat, a move he’s used before to show disagreement. The umpire took notice and tossed him without hesitation. Gardner was stunned and kept saying he didn’t say a word. He was confused, insisting he hadn’t done anything to warrant the ejection.
Manager Aaron Boone came out to get clarification, initially not even sure who had been ejected. As the exchange unfolded, Gardner realized only then that he was the one tossed. His confusion turned to annoyance, repeating over and over that he didn’t say anything. He even tried to dodge Boone’s attempt to hold him back and made his way onto the field, ducking beneath Boone’s arm in a move that got a laugh from the broadcast team.
Boone continued to argue with the umpire, trying to defend Gardner. The whole scene turned chaotic for a moment, with Gardner yelling about his innocence and Boone trying to manage damage control. It was a mix of confusion, miscommunication, and frustration boiling over during a tense game.