Its po sible that Aaron Boones approval rate among the fan base has never been higher than when he got ejected in the fifth inning Saturday afternoon. That is what arguing questionable calls against his captain will do for him. Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Boone got a rousing ovation from the sellout crowd of 46,085 after getting to sed, then getting his moneys worth with home plate umpire Ramon De Jesus in the Yankees . I didnt even boil over, Boone said after his seventh ejection of the season, breaking a tie with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol for the league lead. No way I Jerami Grant Jersey should have been kicked out there. But an emotional response [by De Jesus]. There were a couple calls early, but once again by him, a real quick hook. Fortunately, it didnt impact anything, and we were able to tack on. The bases were loaded with one out, the Yankees leading 3-0, when Judge came to the plate and had two inside pitches called strikes to put him in a 1-2 hole. Aaron Boone argues with umpire Jesus Ramon during the Yankees 6-0 win over the Orioles on Sept. 27, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post Explore More The Yankees dugout was not pleased, and De Jesus who ejected Jos Caballero on a short leash earlier this month in Houston evidently heard enough to give Boone the hook. Judge eventually ripped a two-run single through the middle to break the game open. I didnt really hear [Boone] even say much, so I was surprised he got to sed there, Judge said. But definitely a big spot where you can put the game out of reach. I didnt agree with the calls, but you got to stay focused. It only takes one pitch. Thats why you get three strikes. Always appreciative when Booney has our back. Aaron Judge celebrates during the Yankees win over the Orioles on Sept. 27, 2025. Jason Szenes / New York Post Giancarlo Stantons home run in the second inning moved him past Carl Yastrzemski for sole po se sion of 40th place on the all-time homers list with 453. Up next are Jos Canseco and Adam Dunn at 462. CHECK OUT THE AND J.C. Escarra joined the Yankees on the taxi squad Saturday, keeping open the po sibility that the Yankees carry him on their postseason roster. Having a third catcher would give Boone greater flexibility in being able to pinch-hit or pinch-run for Austin Wells and/or Ben Rice late in games when both are in the starting lineup (Rice at first base). Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! I dont know yet, Boone said. Weve been so consumed with this. Once we get through [Sunday], well start to have all those conversations in earnest. J.C.s been a big part of our team this year and certainly important to have him here. The Yankees have another group of players working out in Scranton to stay ready should they need an injury replacement during the playoffs. The Yankees recorded their 20th sellout of the season Saturday, matching their second most at the current Stadium, behind only their 23 sellouts in 2018. Mike Muscala Jersey