The New York Yankees experienced their second consecutive loss after a 5-4 defeat against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, marked by the controversial ejection of Jazz Chisholm Jr. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has pointed to former Yankee and Reds’ designated hitter Jose Trevino as playing a role in the incident leading to the ejection.
Chisholm was removed from the game in the top of the ninth inning following a heated reaction to a disputed strike call made by home plate umpire Mark Wegner. The outburst came when the score was tied 3-3, intensifying the game’s late moments.
Aaron Boone Suggests Jose Trevino Influenced Umpire’s Decision
MLB insider Bryan Hoch reported that Boone believes Trevino prompted umpire Mark Wegner to focus closely on Chisholm’s actions after the controversial call. Boone expressed that there was a strong argument that the ejection was unwarranted and attributed some of the blame to Trevino’s involvement in escalating the situation.
“Aaron Boone said ‘There’s a pretty strong case Jazz Chisholm Jr. should not have been ejected from last night’s game. Boone said he believes Jose Trevino contributed to the ejection, directing HP umpire Mark Wegner to look at Jazz at 3B,” Hoch tweeted.
After the ejection, teammate Jasson Dominguez restrained Chisholm as tensions flared. Despite the Yankees briefly taking the lead in the tenth inning, the Reds rallied in the bottom half to clinch the win and secure the series.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Responds with a Home Run Against Former Teammate
In the final game of the series, Jazz Chisholm Jr. answered back by hitting a home run off former teammate Jose Trevino in the third inning. Their interaction as Chisholm rounded the bases included a brief exchange between the two players.
“Yeah, we were chatting,” Trevino said on Wednesday. “We were chatting.”
Despite the tension from the previous game, Trevino reaffirmed his respect for Chisholm, emphasizing their past as teammates and the nature of the sport.
“I mean, I was his teammate. I’m not going to fight the guy,” Trevino said. “It’s baseball. I don’t know what kind of answer you want me to say. I was his teammate. I don’t have anything against him. I think he’s a good player.”
Yankees Avoid Series Sweep with Convincing Victory
Chisholm’s home run contributed significantly to the Yankees’ 7-1 triumph at Guaranteed Rate Field, preventing a series sweep by the Reds. Trent Grisham delivered an impressive 4-for-5 performance at the plate, while starting pitcher Max Fried recorded his tenth win of the season, marking a milestone achievement.
The Fallout and Future Implications for the Yankees
The Jazz Chisholm Jr. ejection controversy put a spotlight on the dynamics between players and officials, along with the influence former teammates can have during high-pressure situations. Boone’s comments reveal internal frustrations as the Yankees aim to stabilize their form following back-to-back losses. Moving forward, the team will look to leverage strong performances from players like Chisholm and Fried to regain momentum in the season.