Arrr, the Phillies skipper did engage in a fierce quarrel with the umpire, resulting in his banishment from the game!
2024-06-16
Avast ye scallywags! The Philadelphia Phillies skipper Rob Thomson was sent to Davy Jones' locker during Sunday's skirmish with the Baltimore Orioles. But ye ole umpire Mike Estabrook be giving it right back to him, aye, a right rowdy exchange it was! Arrr!
Arr, in a clash fit for the high seas, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson and umpire Mike Estabrook had themselves a rowdy shouting match that ended in Thomson's ejection on Father’s Day against the Baltimore Orioles. The Phillies were already down 8-2 in the top of the sixth inning at Camden Yards when Estabrook reversed a call that initially favored the Phillies' Garrett Stubbs.Thomson was already steamed about Estabrook's strike zone when he marched out to demand an explanation. Things escalated when Thomson jabbed his finger at Estabrook, leading to his ejection from the game. Estabrook didn't back down, engaging in a wild back-and-forth with Thomson before umpire Laz Diaz intervened and sent Thomson packing.After the dust settled, a replay review confirmed Estabrook's call to bring Stubbs back to the plate. Despite the loss, the Phillies still boast the best record in the National League at 47-24, though they have a better record at home than on the road.It was a wild scene on the diamond, but the Phillies will have to regroup as they continue their quest for baseball glory.