Scary umpire ejects Ryan Howard after two check swing calls, a breakdown

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What Happened

In the bottom of the 14th inning of a high-stakes August game, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard steps up to the plate looking to spark a late-inning rally. The Phillies have two runners on base, and Howard - just back from injury - is eager to be the hero. The first pitch from Houston Astros pitcher David Carpenter results in a swinging strike. On the next offering, home plate umpire Scott Barry rules that Howard went around on a check swing, drawing an angry reaction from the big first baseman. Howard puts his hands on his hips in frustration, leading to a sassy exchange with the umpire. "Oh, I can do that, too, dude. I can put my hands on my hips, too," Barry retorts. As the argument escalates, a fan in the stands yells, "You suck!" Barry turns and firmly tells the fan, "It's not between you and I. It's between me and him, man. It's not between us." The Phillies' dugout umpire tries to calm the situation, but Howard remains heated, telling the umpire, "It's not between you and I. It's between me and him." With tensions high, Howard steps back into the batter's box, still visibly upset. He hits a dribbler for the second out of the inning, bringing the go-ahead run to third base. Carpenter then fans Howard on a check swing, leading to Howard's ejection after he shouts, "Oh, f*** you, Scott!" The Phillies are forced to move left fielder Raul Ibañez to first base, while starting pitcher Roy Oswalt takes over in left field - a rare sight. Oswalt makes a smooth play on a fly ball, drawing a standing ovation from the dedicated Phillies fans who have endured this marathon 15-inning affair. Despite the lineup shuffle, the Phillies are unable to capitalize, eventually falling to the Astros in 16 innings. But the game will be remembered for the heated exchange between Howard and umpire Barry, as well as the unique defensive alignment that saw a starting pitcher patrolling left field in extra innings.

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The year is 2010 and the inning is the

bottom of the 14th. The Phillies have

two runners on. Ryan Howard is up at the

dish, grooving and feeling good.

Actually just came back from injury and