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What Happened

In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies are trailing the opposing team by six runs. Manager Rob Thomson steps out of the dugout to discuss a controversial play with the umpires. The play in question involves a bunt attempt by a Phillies batter, where the umpire initially ruled that the ball hit the batter's foot, awarding him first base. However, the umpire crew confers and ultimately overturns the call, determining that the ball did not, in fact, hit the batter's foot. This prompts an animated reaction from Manager Thomson, who argues that the umpires should have simply let the opposing team challenge the call, rather than reversing it themselves. Thomson expresses his frustration, stating, "If you don't know if you had the right call, make them challenge it. If it's overturned in their favor, great. If not, they burnt a challenge." He believes the umpires should have left the initial call in place and forced the opposing team to use their challenge to overturn it. As the discussion continues, tensions escalate, and Thomson becomes increasingly agitated. He directly addresses the umpire, saying, "Have a little fucking respect. Get out of here. Have a little fucking respect. You made me do it. Have a little fucking respect. Have a little fucking respect in you." This leads to Thomson's ejection from the game, much to the delight of the crowd. Despite the heated exchange, the Phillies decide to challenge the umpire's final decision, and the review process begins. The footage clearly shows that the ball did not hit the batter's foot, and the umpires' call is upheld. The Phillies' challenge is unsuccessful, and the game continues with the original six-run deficit. Throughout the entire sequence, the commentator provides insightful analysis, highlighting the nuances of the rules and the dynamics between the manager and the umpires. The commentary adds depth and context to the unfolding events, helping the viewer understand the underlying factors that contributed to the heated exchange.

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Phillies are down six runs in the sixth inning.

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Go for the sneak attack bunt.

He says, it hit my foot.