Umpire Instigated Ejections of Cora and Buehler: Red Sox-Dodgers Game Heats Up

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora and Dodgers Pitcher Walker Buehler Ejected in Heated Third Inning Confrontation. A tense moment unfolded during the Red Sox game when both manager Alex Cora and pitcher Walker Buehler were ejected from the game. The incident, which occurred in the third inning, involved a heated exchange between Buehler and the home plate umpire, which escalated into Cora's ejection as he defended his pitcher. A commentator from NBC Sports Boston suggested that the umpire's actions might have instigated the confrontation. "I will say this," the commentator stated, "Esterbrook instigated the whole thing." The video from NBC Sports Boston shows the heated exchange and the aftermath of the ejections. The incident highlights the sometimes volatile nature of professional baseball and the role of umpires in managing player and manager behavior on the field. This incident sparked discussion among fans and analysts alike, raising questions about the fairness of the umpire's calls and the appropriate response from both the pitcher and the manager.