Sadly, it seems that sometimes umpires do not understand that MLB fans pay money to see their favorite star players in action, as opposed to seeing the umpires make calls.
On Tuesday night, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Nolan Arenado was ejected from the game for arguing balls and strikes.
The ejection took place after Arenado had grounded into a double play to end the top of the third inning.
Arenado briefly voiced his displeasure with home plate umpire Will Little over his strike zone while walking off the field.
Following this, Arenado looked away and walked back to the dugout, but Little subsequently ejected him.
On Twitter, Bally Sports Midwest posted a video of the moment.
Oli and Arenado both get tossed from this one. #STLCards
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Stream: Bally Sports app pic.twitter.com/piosfPJ944— Bally Sports Midwest (@BallySportsMW) May 23, 2023
Arenado had words with Little about the strike zone, but ultimately appeared to have said his piece and moved on.
After having words with Little, the slugger turned around and continued his walk back to the dugout.
However, Little ultimately tossed him.
Following Arenado’s ejection, manager Oli Marmol was also tossed for arguing balls and strikes.
But Arenado’s recent ejection is certainly a strange one, as he appeared to be simply walking back to the dugout and not saying anything else to Little.
Strangely, Little did not see it that way and ultimately tossed Arenado, despite the veteran slugger having already moved on from his comments and choosing to make his way back to the dugout.
The ejection didn’t deter the Cardinals, however, as they won by a final score of 8-5, but fans were left confused as to why Arenado was ejected in the first place.
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