Charlie Blackmon slams his bat and gets ejected, a breakdown

In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Colorado Rockies trail the opposing team by three runs. Veteran outfielder Charlie Blackmon steps up to the plate as the leadoff hitter, looking to spark a late-inning comeback. The count is 2-2 when the pitcher delivers an outside pitch that Blackmon takes for a called strike. Immediately, Blackmon slams his bat to the ground in frustration, voicing his displeasure with the umpire's decision. The umpire wastes no time ejecting Blackmon from the game, an unusually quick hook for what appeared to be a borderline call. Blackmon continues arguing, throwing his helmet to the ground as he leaves the field. Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black then comes out to argue the ejection, but he too is quickly sent to the showers by the umpire. Replays show the pitch from the side may have clipped the edge of the strike zone, but from the front angle it appears clearly outside. Blackmon seemed to have a history of disagreement with the umpire's calls earlier in the game, leading to the boiling point in this at-bat. The immediate reaction and ejection of both Blackmon and his manager make for an entertaining, if brief, display of on-field frustration. As Blackmon walks off the field, a Boston Red Sox fan in the stands is shown reacting enthusiastically, seemingly enamored with Blackmon's angry outburst. The camera then pans to Bud Black, who appears resigned to the ejection as he leaves the dugout. It's an unusual scene, with the normally mild-mannered Blackmon and Black both losing their cool in a tense late-game situation. Despite the premature exits of their top hitter and manager, the Colorado Rockies will have to regroup and attempt to mount a comeback in the final innings without their veteran leaders. This heated exchange between players, coaches and umpires provides a memorable moment in what has been a challenging season for the Rockies so far.