What happened: New York Yankees player Ben Rice and manager Aaron Boone were ejected by home plate umpire Doug Eddings in the top of the sixth inning. The double ejection occurred with the score at 2-0.

Why it matters: Losing Boone and Rice removes key personnel from the New York dugout in the middle of a tight matchup. The ejections force the Yankees to rely on their bench as they try to avoid extending a one-game losing streak.

By the numbers: The Yankees entered the game 50-41 on the season, scoring 4.8 runs per game while allowing 3.9. The series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays is tied 1-1.

What to watch: New York will finish the game using its remaining bench players and coaching staff. Postgame comments from Boone are expected to address the cause of the dispute with Eddings.

Sources

  • @ESPN