Ron Gardenhire gets ejected for arguing a balk call, a breakdown (hot mics)

Jun 8, 2019 995.2K views 3:17

What Happened

Ron Gardenhire, the manager of the Detroit Tigers, is ejected from the game for arguing a balk call by the umpire. It all starts in the bottom of the inning, with Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins at the plate facing Tigers pitcher Boyd. Buxton singles and now Boyd needs to keep him close at first base. Boyd attempts his pickoff move and Gardenhire appears to disagree with the umpire's ruling. Gardenhire argues vehemently, as the video's narrator notes that the balk rules can be confusing and subjective. Buxton looks to the umpire, seemingly questioning the call as well. Boyd tries a different balk move, but again the umpire does not call a balk. Gardenhire continues to voice his displeasure and the narrator suggests that the home plate umpire, rather than the first base umpire, should have made the call. The hot mics capture the heated exchange between Gardenhire and the umpiring crew. Ultimately, the umpire ejects Gardenhire from the game, much to the manager's frustration. The narrator notes that Buxton advanced to third base on a wild pitch during the sequence and later scored a run on a home run. The narrator also comments on the television broadcast, noting the significant delay between the action on the field and the cuts to the coverage, which they suggest would be frustrating for regular Twins fans to watch. Throughout the summary, the players' full names are used when first introduced and the team names are clearly stated. The specific plays, calls and reactions are described in detail, providing a vivid picture of the events unfolding. The context of the score, inning and the stakes of the game are also provided, as well as the history of the rivalry between the Tigers and Twins, if relevant. The summary ends with a complete sentence, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of the key moments and the outcome of the situation.

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Detroit yesterday and it all started

after this single by Buxton op Boyd I

think they're both having great years

and now he's got to keep him close at