During the series finale between the Astros and the Yankees, the umpire crew confiscated the bat and questioned its legality with MLB officials.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone questioned the legality of a bat used by Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell during Thursday’s series finale.
Down by five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Houston mounted a comeback by starting off the inning with a single by catcher Victor Caratini and a double off the wall by outfielder Taylor Trammell. After the at-bat, Boone asked the umpires to check the bat used by the 27-year-old because of its “discoloration.
