George Springer struggles in Tuesday's game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer faced ejection during Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels following a contentious decision regarding a hit-by-pitch call. After the pitch struck him, Springer insisted to the umpire that he had been hit, prompting Blue Jays manager John Schneider to challenge the ruling. However, after a video review, the original call was upheld, leading to the loss of the challenge for the Blue Jays. Springer expressed his disbelief at the decision, exclaiming “What” in shock as he left the plate. His frustration was evident as he directed his anger towards the umpire, Gonzalez, while heading to the dugout. In a postgame interview, Springer admitted he was "kind of in shock" over the ruling and acknowledged that arguing the call resulted in his automatic ejection. Manager John Schneider defended Springer, stating that he believed there was no justification for the ejection. Schneider suggested that the circumstances surrounding the call contributed to Springer's emotional reaction. Despite the controversy, the ruling from MLB's replay command center in New York remained unchanged, solidifying the umpire's decision. When asked if he had seen the replay, Springer confidently stated that he did not need to, asserting, “I know it hit me.” The incident has sparked discussions among fans and analysts regarding the consistency of officiating in Major League Baseball.