August 8, 2025 – New York, NY — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for a league-leading fifth time this season during Friday’s 7-1 loss to the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium.
Key Moments & Ejection Details
- The ejection came in the bottom of the third inning after Boone argued a called third strike on Aaron Judge, disputing the strike zone with home plate umpire Laz Díaz.
- Boone was tossed quickly after leaving the dugout and continued the argument before exiting to loud applause from parts of the crowd.
- This marks Boone’s 33rd career ejection, extending his reputation as one of MLB’s most frequently tossed managers.
- On the field, the Yankees’ offense struggled, managing just four hits against Astros starter Hunter Brown, who pitched seven strong innings.
What It Means for the Yankees
- The loss drops New York further behind in the AL East race, with their recent struggles at the plate continuing to be a concern.
- Boone’s ejection underscored growing frustration within the team as they’ve dropped six of their last eight games.
- The Astros, meanwhile, continued their push in the AL West, riding Yordan Alvarez’s three-hit night and a pair of RBIs from Kyle Tucker.
What’s Next
- The Yankees and Astros meet again Saturday in the second game of the three-game series, with Carlos Rodón scheduled to start for New York against Framber Valdez for Houston.
- New York will be looking to avoid losing yet another series as the playoff race tightens.
In summary: Aaron Boone’s fifth ejection of the season came early in a frustrating 7-1 Yankees loss to the Astros, a game that highlighted New York’s ongoing offensive issues and Houston’s late-summer momentum.
Information from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and MLB game reports was used in this article.
