Boone Ejected; Umpire Calls Ignite Automated Zone Debate

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected in the ninth inning of a 2-1, 11-inning loss to the Seattle Mariners after arguing a controversial low fastball strike call by umpire Mark Wegner against rookie Jasson Dominguez, with a runner in scoring position. The pitch, widely seen as a missed call, sparked outrage among Yankees players, fans, and even some Mariners supporters. Boone's ejection, his second of the season and 41st of his career, reinforced his reputation for standing up for his players. The incident reignited debates about MLB umpiring quality and led to renewed calls for automated strike zones. Frustrations reportedly stemmed from a pattern of questionable calls throughout the game, not just the decisive pitch. The Yankees and their fans felt umpiring errors played a significant role in the outcome.