Bruce Bochy Ejected After Disputed Call on Aaron Judge in Rangers-Yankees Clash
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy was ejected during Tuesday night’s game at Yankee Stadium following a heated argument over a controversial call involving New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge.
The incident occurred in the sixth inning when a pitch from Rangers reliever Jacob Webb appeared to clip the edge of the strike zone, but was ruled a ball by home plate umpire Carlos Torres. Bochy, visibly frustrated by what he believed was a missed strike call, voiced his displeasure — and was quickly tossed from the game.
The call came against Judge, the towering Yankees outfielder and current frontrunner for American League MVP honors. Given Judge’s 6-foot-7 frame and historically challenging strike zone, calls involving him have long been a point of debate across the league. The questionable call was one of several noted during the broadcast, further fueling Bochy’s frustration.
After being ejected, Bochy made sure to deliver a passionate argument on the field before exiting — a rare sight for the typically composed future Hall of Famer. Known for his fiery but controlled demeanor, Bochy isn’t frequently thrown out, making this incident all the more notable.
The Rangers came into the series opener aiming to close ground in the tight AL West race. With a 25–23 record entering the contest, Texas trailed the division-leading Mariners by just a few games. A strong showing in the Bronx could help vault them into a tie for the top spot.
Bochy’s ejection underscores the intensity and urgency surrounding every game as the Rangers fight to stay competitive in one of baseball’s toughest divisions.
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