Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Ejected in Fenway Sweep

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected from Sunday night's game against the Boston Red Sox after a heated argument over a called third strike, an incident that drew criticism from a former teammate and contributed to a frustrating series sweep for the slumping team. The Yankees lost the game 5-4 in extra innings, completing a four-game sweep by Boston at Fenway Park.

The ejection occurred in the top of the sixth inning. With two outs and facing Red Sox starter Sonny Gray, Chisholm attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 pitch in the dirt. Home plate umpire Adam Hamari ruled Chisholm had swung for strike three, ending the inning. Chisholm vehemently argued that the call should have been made by the third base umpire. Despite attempts by manager Aaron Boone and first base coach Dan Fiorito to intervene, Chisholm continued arguing and slammed his helmet to the ground, leading crew chief Todd Tichenor to eject him. Anthony Volpe entered the game as his replacement.

Former Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who was providing commentary for the NBC/Peacock broadcast, criticized Chisholm's actions. Rizzo, a teammate of Chisholm's on the 2024 American League...