Chisholm’s Ejection in Yankees-Reds Game Draws Criticism
Jazz Chisholm drew a lot of attention during Wednesday’s game, particularly after being ejected by umpire Mark Wegner. This incident unfolded in the ninth inning of an 11-inning match that the Yankees ultimately lost to the Reds, 5-4.
Announcer Michael Kay didn’t hold back, criticizing Chisholm’s extended complaints about a controversial call. “He’s been abandoned, he’s only accountable for himself,” Kay remarked about Chisholm’s behavior following the call. Kay went on to describe how Aaron Judge had tried to calm Chisholm down during the chaotic moment.
Kay suggested that Chisholm lost his cool when a low pitch, which he thought was a ball, was called a strike. “He didn’t even realize it was a strike,” Kay noted, commenting on Chisholm’s reaction. After the call, Chisholm muttered to Wegner that the pitch was not a strike, but was met with another fastball, resulting in a strikeout.
In a moment of heated frustration, Chisholm claimed he was just trying to understand Wegner’s stare, asking himself, “Why is he looking at me?” But before he could further express his feelings, he was ejected, leading to a hold-back from manager Aaron Boone as frustrations flared.
Chisholm later stated, “I’m not going to hide how I feel. If I want to talk to the umpire, I will.” He seemed indignant about the situation, saying it felt “ridiculous.”
Kay saw the missed call as part of a larger issue and highlighted that the Yankees struggled with the fallout, needing to substitute Chisholm with DJ LeMahieu and shifting Oswald Peraza to third base. This reshuffling came at a crucial point in the game.
With Chisholm’s absence in the 11th inning, the Yankees initially took a 4-3 lead, only for the Reds to respond by scoring two runs in the bottom of that inning. Unfortunately for the Yankees, this marked their ninth loss in the last twelve games, highlighting ongoing struggles, especially in extra-inning situations.
Boone commented on Chisholm’s desire for communication, emphasizing that such moments require a better approach. “I want him to manage his emotions better in situations like that,” he explained.
