Dave Roberts gets ejected for saying a pitch was low, a breakdown

Sep 25, 2019 344.7K views 1:41

What Happened

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing off against an unknown opponent in a high-stakes baseball game. In the bottom of the inning, with the game tied, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stands in the dugout, closely watching the action on the field. Rookie outfielder Gavin Lux steps up to the plate and a pitch is delivered that Roberts believes is low. Lux takes the pitch and the umpire calls it a strike. Visibly frustrated, Roberts emerges from the dugout and begins arguing with the umpire. "That pitch was low, blue," Roberts says. "I can't see, I'm blind," the umpire responds. The back-and-forth continues, with Roberts becoming increasingly animated in his defense of Lux. "Low, my ass," Roberts shouts. "You're out of here!" the umpire responds, ejecting the Dodgers manager from the game. Roberts is incredulous, insisting that the pitch was clearly low. "You're not gonna skate me," he says, refusing to leave the field. The two men engage in a heated exchange, with the umpire standing his ground. Lux watches the scene unfold from the batter's box, his expression a mix of confusion and concern. As the argument continues, the Dodgers dugout empties, with players and coaches gathering around their manager to show their support. The crowd at the stadium grows increasingly vocal, sensing the high stakes of the moment. Despite the umpire's firm stance, Roberts refuses to back down. "I'm staying here forever," he declares, unwilling to accept the ejection. The tension on the field is palpable, as both teams and the umpiring crew grapple with the unfolding situation. Ultimately, Roberts is forced to leave the field, but not before making his displeasure known to the umpire and the crowd. The Dodgers will have to continue the game without their manager, with the stakes high and the rivalry between the two teams adding an extra layer of intensity to the proceedings.

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