Cubs News: Maddon ejected for arguing balls and strikes |
Tony Crumpton
· · Tuesday, July 05 2016
Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was ejected for arguing ball and strikes in the bottom of the second inning against the Reds on Tuesday afternoon.
During David Ross' at-bat, the count was 3-0 and Ross took off his shin guard thinking that he had just received a walk. However, umpire Meals called it a ball and subsequently threw out Maddon from the dugout for arguing the call. It was the second ejection of the season for Maddon. Interestingly, Ross still walked on the at-bat on his next pitch but he was forced at second when John Lackey grounded out. Joe Maddon was ejected for arguing strike calls in this at bat https://t.co/qteJiyt1a4 pic.twitter.com/VzR1uTsaPx
.@CubsJoeMadd will enjoy the rest of the game from inside the clubhouse following a balls and strikes discussion. pic.twitter.com/E5JIBcOd7L
