For Pete's Sake

Watch David Ortiz’s ejection against the Royals


After being ejected in the seventh inning, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz mockingly ejected home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals.
After being ejected in the seventh inning, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz mockingly ejected home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. JSLEEZER@KCSTAR.COM

For Boston, Saturday night’s loss to the Royals was a train wreck.

There were balks, an error, gopher balls and ejections. David Ortiz was tossed after a theatrical bat flip and a disagreement with home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman. For his part, Ortiz did try to eject Dreckman, but it didn’t take.

You can watch the bat flip and the whole exchange here.

To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @pgrathoff.

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