NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Yankees were having a tough enough time getting hits off Josh Tomlin and the Indians’ bullpen when manager Joe Girardi took exception with a called third strike in the ninth to Brian McCann.
Girardi was ejected by plate umpire Dan Iassogna while New York was trying to mount a rally against Cleveland closer Cody Allen on Thursday night, a comeback that fell short with a 3-2 loss in the opener of a four-game series.
“I just want the strike zone to be right,” Girardi said. “I want the strike zone to be the strike zone.