Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu and manager Dusty Baker were ejected from Game 5 of the AL Championship series after the reliever hit the Texas Rangers’ Adolis García with a pitch in the eighth inning, triggering benches to clear two innings after the slugger’s go-ahead home run.
Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia, right, yells at Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado after being hit by a pitch during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the baseball American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. – Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu and manager Dusty Baker were ejected from Game 5 of the AL Championship series after theGarcía also was ejected by the umpires during a confrontation that caused a 12-minute delay.
Following Evan Carter's leadoff walk, García was hit on his upper left arm by a 98.9 mph first-pitch fastball and immediately turned and got into the face of catcher Martín Maldonado. García dropped his bat and waved his right index finger in Maldonado's face while the slugger was held back by plate umpire Marvin Hudson.
The umpires conferenced and ejected Abreu and García. Baker walked in front of the Astros dugout, arms spread wide, and got into an animated conversation with three of the umpires. Baker threw his cap, then was ejected, too. The 74-year-old continued to argue from the dugout with Hudson for six minutes before heading to the clubhouse.
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