Florida brought in their closer with the bases loaded and a two-run lead to face Parks Harber, who was hitless on the day. After a few pitches, some yelling from the dugout drew a quick ejection from the umpire. The ump claimed the player was being “mean,” which confused both teams. The pitcher responded with some frustrated words, calling the move soft, while the coach argued the rule. The ump made it clear the NCAA is enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on taunting, banning players from yelling at opponents. The ejected player now faces an automatic suspension for the next series, which only added to the frustration.
In the next inning, Florida’s left fielder made a leaping catch at the wall with the bases still loaded, possibly saving the game. Instead of celebrating, the player stood still with his arms out, mimicking a robot. It looked like a mockery of the umpire’s earlier decision, with teammates and coaches urging each other to stay calm and avoid another ejection. The moment highlighted how strict the enforcement has become and how teams are adapting, or mocking, the changes in their own way.