Volpe’s attempted steal came during the first at-bat of the 10th inning as the Yankees tried to get the ghostrunner to third base. Boone defended his decision to send Volpe, making it clear it was the team’s decision to try and steal a base.

Aaron Boone ejected for the 42nd time in latest Yankees Red Sox battle originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Aaron Boone’s fiery exit Friday night at Fenway was more than a reaction—it was another chapter in a career defined by managerial grit, baseball lore, and high-stakes emotion.