BALTIMORE — Philadelphia Phillies supervisor Rob Thomson was ejected within the prime of the sixth inning in opposition to the Baltimore Orioles throughout a heated argument over a success batter name.
Along with his workforce down 8-2, Philadelphia’s Garrett Stubbs squared to bunt, however Corbin Burnes‘ pitch bounced in close to one among Stubbs’ ft. Stubbs initially headed to first base, however umpires conferred and introduced him again to proceed his plate look.
At that time, Thomson got here out of the dugout to speak to plate umpire Mike Estabrook. After the usually very mild-mannered Thomson grew to become more and more animated, Estabrook ejected Thomson.
“Mike had awarded Stubby first base. (Orioles supervisor) Brandon Hyde comes out, then the umpires get collectively,” Thomson stated.
Thomson stated he was advised if he did not just like the decision, he might use his problem.
“I stated: ‘However you have already awarded him first base. Why do not you make them use their (the Orioles’) problem?'” Thomson stated.
The Phillies did problem the play, and it was reviewed after Thomson was tossed, however the name on the sphere — that there was no hit batter — stood. Burnes then retired Stubbs on a flyout.
“If he awards him first base, then there’s not sufficient to overturn it, and so they lose their problem,” Thomson stated. “Now it is flipped.”
Baltimore went on to win 8-3.