New York Yankees' star player Aaron Judge experienced a first in his career during Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers when he was ejected for the first time. The incident occurred in the seventh inning when Judge argued a called third strike by plate umpire Ryan Blakney.
With one out in the inning, Judge faced a full count fastball from Tyler Holton that he believed was slightly outside. However, Blakney deemed it a strike, leading to Judge's ejection after he expressed his disagreement with the call. Despite initially walking back to the dugout, Judge returned to argue further, with manager Aaron Boone also joining in the discussion.
This marked the fourth ejection of the season for the Yankees, with the last player ejection occurring on September 7 when Anthony Rizzo was tossed for arguing from the dugout. Prior to his ejection, Judge had contributed significantly to the game with a single and an RBI double in his first two at-bats.
Despite hitting .209 this season, Judge had broken a recent hitless streak with a single that kickstarted New York's winning rally in the ninth inning of Friday's game. Following Judge's ejection, some fans in the crowd directed profane chants towards Blakney.
It was a rare moment for Judge, known for his sportsmanship and professionalism on the field, to be ejected from a game. The incident highlighted the intensity and passion that players and umpires bring to each game, showcasing the competitive nature of Major League Baseball.
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