9.1.12 Reds @ Astros

[The Operator]

Originally Posted by cincrazy

Brandon wouldn't let the issue go. He challenged the ump's authority. Bad move on his part. I'm not saying the ump handled it perfectly, but BP was begging for an ejection and I'm not surprised he got one. You need to know when to shut up and walk away. If this game goes extras, that really hurts us.

But he was walking away when he got tossed. I don't think he said any of the magic automatic ejection words or anything.

[Red in Chicago]

Originally Posted by The Operator

But he was walking away when he got tossed. I don't think he said any of the magic automatic ejection words or anything.

Exactly. He was booted long before he challenged anyone's authority.

[cincrazy]

Originally Posted by _Sir_Charles_

Sweet. For L'ville?

Yes sir, for the Bats in Columbus.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Castro ph'ing btw for Ambriz

[mattfeet]

Originally Posted by Red in Chicago

Exactly. He was booted long before he challenged anyone's authority.

Yea - Phillips' actions did not warranty that ejection. Not even close. I couldn't believe what slipped past FSN's editors though. LOL

-Matt

[cincrazy]

Originally Posted by The Operator

But he was walking away when he got tossed. I don't think he said any of the magic automatic ejection words or anything.

I didn't catch exactly when the ejection happened. I just wish he would've controlled his emotions better, that's all. I'm not trying to demonize him for it, hope I'm not coming off as too harsh. With Votto out, we really can't afford to lose him in the middle of our lineup in a tight game.

Then again, we're up 9.5 so I guess we can lol.

[The Operator]

Originally Posted by Red in Chicago

Exactly. He was booted long before he challenged anyone's authority.

Yea, that ump needs some thicker skin. Can't throw out everyone that asks for a check from first base. It didn't even look like Brandon said anything on his way back to the dugout. Got tossed though for some reason.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Brewers up 2-1 in the 7th on the Pirates.

[The Operator]

Originally Posted by cincrazy

I didn't catch exactly when the ejection happened. I just wish he would've controlled his emotions better, that's all. I'm not trying to demonize him for it, hope I'm not coming off as too harsh. With Votto out, we really can't afford to lose him in the middle of our lineup in a tight game.

Then again, we're up 9.5 so I guess we can lol.

Right, it does hurt to lose him. I just couldn't believe he got tossed when he did. He blew up afterwards but at that point he had nothing to lose.

[mattfeet]

Originally Posted by The Operator

Right, it does hurt to lose him. I just couldn't believe he got tossed when he did. He blew up afterwards but at that point he had nothing to lose.

I agree. I would have been equally hot given the circumstances. That was unreal.

-Matt

[cincrazy]

Originally Posted by The Operator

Right, it does hurt to lose him. I just couldn't believe he got tossed when he did. He blew up afterwards but at that point he had nothing to lose.

I rewound it and looked at it, you're probably right. Was a quick trigger.

Bailey running into some trouble here. Two on with one out.

[_Sir_Charles_]

First bb of the night.

[Tom Servo]

I'd pull Homer.

[_Sir_Charles_]

Originally Posted by Tom Servo

I'd pull Homer.

Not me. He's allowed 3 hits, 1 run and 1 bb with 8 k's. Just now reached 100 pitches. Regardless of score, he's still in control.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I just saw the highlight of the Phillips ejection on gameday. Yeah, really quick trigger by the ump. It makes me think Brandon must've uttered one of the magic words under his breath.