Dodgers Manager Ejected During Game
- Dave Roberts, the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was ejected in the sixth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The ejection occurred after he argued a call made at third base.
- Such incidents often highlight the emotional intensity of competitive sports.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after a heated dispute over a call at third base. The incident unfolded with the Phillies trailing 4-3 when Alec Bohm hit a double to left field, followed by Brandon Marsh grounding into a fielder’s choice. The controversy arose when Dodgers third baseman Kiké Hernández fielded the ball and threw to Miguel Rojas, who was covering third. Bohm slid into the base and was ruled safe by third-base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, who cited interference by Rojas. This decision led to Rojas being charged with an error, igniting frustration from both the player and the manager. Rojas expressed his anger towards Wendelstedt, prompting Roberts to leave the dugout in defense of his player. Despite Wendelstedt's attempts to de-escalate the situation by signaling for Roberts to stop, the manager continued to argue the call. Ultimately, Wendelstedt turned his back on Roberts and ejected him from the game. This marked Roberts' 12th career ejection and his first of the current season, highlighting the ongoing tensions that can arise during high-stakes baseball games. The Dodgers and Phillies continued their matchup following the incident, with the outcome still hanging in the balance.