Yankees' Jazz Chisholm ejected for slamming helmet
Key Points:
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected in the sixth inning of Sunday’s game against the Red Sox after arguing a checked-swing third strike call, leading to his removal by umpire Todd Tichenor.
- Manager Aaron Boone tried to calm Chisholm and keep him in the game but acknowledged the player's helmet slam likely caused the ejection.
- The Yankees rallied to tie and briefly take the lead but ultimately lost 5-4 in 10 innings, marking their fourth consecutive defeat.
- Chisholm has had a challenging season, starting slow with a .611 OPS through April, showing improvement in May, but struggling again in recent weeks.
- Boone expressed confidence in Chisholm’s potential, noting he has been steady but has yet to deliver the breakout performance expected this season.