Ashley Rodón took to social media to voice her frustrations with the umpire decisions following the Yankees’ recent series win over the Houston Astros. Her husband, Carlos Rodón, a three-time MLB All-Star, pitched a game-winning performance, but the contentious strike zone and other calls during the series were a point of contention. The controversy was not limited to just the strike zone, with several umpiring decisions sparking outrage among fans and players. Ashley’s comments reflected the widespread dissatisfaction with the lack of consistency in the umpiring crew, especially in the context of the Yankees’ crucial three-game series.
The series against the Astros, which ended with the Yankees taking two of three games, was marked by several contentious calls that raised questions about the reliability of umpiring in high-stakes games. Fans and observers noted the irregularity in how the strike zone was enforced, with some suggesting it was called inconsistently throughout the series. Ashley’s social media posts highlighted the frustration felt by not only the players but also the fans and the coaching staff. Her comments on X included phrases like ‘GESH’ and ‘WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS CREW,’ expressing her strong dissatisfaction with the umpiring crew’s decisions.
Rodón, who recorded his 16th win of the season, managed to navigate the challenges and deliver a solid performance, striking out three batters over six innings. However, the controversies surrounding the strike zone and other umpire decisions were a significant source of tension during the series. This was compounded by an incident where Astros’ star Jose Altuve hit a soft liner toward third base, which Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon initially appeared to field, only for McMahon to drop the ball during the transfer. The third base umpire ruled that the ball was not caught, leading to another controversial call that added to the Yankees’ frustration.
The tension extended beyond the field, with Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone and relief pitcher Devin Williams expressing their displeasure with umpire decisions. Williams was eventually ejected for his outburst, while Boone was also thrown out after expressing his frustration with the home plate umpire. Other players, including Jazz Chisholm, also shared their frustrations over umpire calls, indicating a broader issue with the consistency and fairness of the umpiring decisions in the series. The Yankees returned to the Bronx on Friday to open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, with the continued scrutiny on umpiring decisions likely to persist as the season moves forward.