Umpires have been at the center of many controversial incidents this year. From poor decision-making to seemingly unnecessary ejections, fans and players alike have been frustrated by their poor decision-making. But in the latest incident, Derek Jeter?s second coming, Trea Turner, the Philadelphia Phillies star, experienced the umpire?s wrath.?
Turner is experiencing a down year after signing a $300 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies this off-season. Furthermore, frustration has started to build up with these poor outings. But this latest incident will only add to his intense frustration as the bad outings continue.
Philadelphia Phillies Star Trea Turner Gets Tossed After Arguing a Close Call
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Poor umpiring and controversial calls have plagued baseball this year. But Phillies star Trea Turner was on the receiving end of a seemingly unnecessary ejection during a close game against the Baltimore Orioles. An umpire ejected the $300 million superstar after he argued a close call on a strikeout.
During the bottom of the 5th, the Phillies? infielder argued a strikeout before tossing his gear toward the bat boy. This caused the umpire to throw Turner from the game. Talkin? Baseball shared a video of the incident on Twitter.
Trea Turner just got rung up on a low strike call, then got ejected by the ump for tossing his gear towards the bat boy
He was NOT happy pic.twitter.com/SvWTEBuUiv
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 25, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, ?Trea Turner just got rung up on a low strike call, then got ejected by the ump for tossing his gear towards the bat boy.” They further said, ?He was NOT happy?, emphasizing his emotions at the incident. It was a tough break for Turner as he continues his unfortunate run of poor form.?
The Phillies eventually lost the game with Orioles securing a clutch 3-2 victory. Earlier this year, Turner?s teammate was ejected as an umpire made an egregious call. Let?s see what fans are saying about this latest incident.
The Incident Has Fans Divided
It was a controversial incident indeed, as both sides had some validity. Fans are divided over the incident, with some slating the umpire and others questioning Trea Turner. Some fans criticized the umpire and called for robot umpires next season.
Robots, for the love of god
— . (@ABSYNWA) July 25, 2023
Why do baseball players listen to the other umpires. It blows my mind how they just walk off. It's time to use technology. These umpires are trash!
— BwcDeals (@BwcDeals) July 25, 2023
Other fans called Turner’s actions classless and unnecessary.
Classless behavior
— YOSEMITE BLAAM (@YOSEMITE_BLAAM) July 25, 2023
It has to be what he said, not what he did.
— Mark Phillips (@markephillips2) July 25, 2023
But more fans slated the umpire in further comments.
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https://twitter.com/Futuresllgnate/status/1683644105702645764?s=20
Umpires will be obsolete 10 years from now. Watch
— SWAGGY C | $wing Trader (@SwaggyCTV) July 25, 2023
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This is one of many incidents that have taken place this year. MLB officiating has seen more and more questions being raised every year. What do you think of the incident involving Philadelphia Phillies star Trea Turner?
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