Yankees’ Aaron Boone goes ballistic, gets ejected after controversial call by umpires ends in Guardians’ favor

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The new MLB rules came into question in Wednesday’s matinee between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians, and it led to Yankees manager Aaron Boone getting tossed early.

With one out and runners on second and third base for Cleveland, Josh Naylor flared one to center field where Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks came charging in. He ended up sliding, and in real time he looked to just catch it before it hit the ground.

Not only that, but the inning was also set to end after he doubled off the runner at second base.

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Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees argues a review call with home plate umpires Chris Guccione #68, right, and Larry Vanover #27 after being ejected from the game during the first inning at Progressive Field on April 12, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

But that’s when things got weird.

A full commercial break returned to the four umpires discussing what happened in the half inning.

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"Very interesting conference on the mound," YES Network play-by-play announcer Michael Kay said. "All four umpires. The Guardians are off the field, [and] they showed the replay of the catch on the big board in left field, and the crowd went nuts because it’s clear that Hicks did not hold on."

After discussion, the umpires overturned the call, which led to a run for the Guardians instead of an inning-ending double play.

Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees makes a sliding catch to get out Amed Rosario #1 of the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at