In an eventful game between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics, Yankees manager Aaron Boone found himself ejected early on Monday afternoon. This marked Boone's 35th career ejection, but this one had a unique twist.

Just five pitches into the game, home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt issued a stern warning to Boone, stating that one more word would result in his expulsion. However, it appears that it was a fan seated behind the dugout who precipitated the ejection. The moment the fan yelled something, Wendelstedt wasted no time in tossing Boone from the game.

Videos capturing the moment quickly circulated on social media, showcasing Boone's shocked reaction and him pointing up into the crowd. In another video, Boone vehemently denies uttering any words, pleading with Wendelstedt, "I DID NOT SAY ANYTHING, HUNTER!"

An undeniable piece of evidence emerged in the form of a fan in a blue shirt seen clearly yelling something from the front row. This visual confirmed that Wendelstedt's action was prompted by the fan's remark.

During the game, Wendelstedt could be heard shouting back at Boone, stating, "I don't care who said it. You're gone." The umpire emphasized that he ejected Boone due to his responsibility as manager, regardless of whether Boone himself made the offensive comment.

After the game, Boone expressed his frustration with the ejection, particularly focusing on his appeal. He clarified that his comment to Wendelstedt was simply requesting a call, but the umpire responded aggressively. Boone plans to reach out to Major League Baseball to address the situation.

Wendelstedt conceded that Boone was likely not the one who made the offensive comment, but emphasized that as the manager, Boone bears responsibility for the team's conduct. The umpire expressed his reluctance to eject a player or manager based on a fan's comment, but felt obligated to take action.

While the incident was embarrassing for Boone and added to his ever-growing list of ejections, it provided entertainment for fans. The mix-up between the fan's remark and Boone's ejection created an amusing and somewhat bizarre scene on the field.

With this ejection, Boone now ties for 48th all-time in MLB ejections. Remarkably, he achieved this milestone in a relatively short period since taking over as Yankees manager in 2018.

As discussions continue surrounding this controversial ejection, one thing is certain – it was a memorable and unexpected moment in an already eventful game.