Astros Star Ejected After Shedding Shoe, Sock in Umpire Protest
Astros' Yordan Alvarez ejected after losing his cool
Alvarez ejected for tossing shoe, sock at umpire after called third strike
HOUSTON, Texas - Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox after arguing a called third strike and then throwing his shoe and sock at home plate umpire Nick Mahrley.
The incident occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning with the Astros trailing 2-1. Alvarez took a 1-2 sinker from White Sox reliever Kendall Graveman for a called third strike. Alvarez immediately began arguing the call, and after a brief discussion with Mahrley, he was ejected.
As Alvarez walked away from home plate, he took off his right shoe and sock and threw them in the direction of Mahrley. The shoe and sock landed a few feet in front of the plate, and Mahrley immediately ejected Alvarez from the game.
Alvarez's ejection is the first of his career. He is batting .321 with 31 home runs and 101 RBIs this season.
Why was Alvarez ejected?
Alvarez was ejected for throwing his shoe and sock at home plate umpire Nick Mahrley. This is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and is prohibited by Major League Baseball rules.
What are the consequences of Alvarez's ejection?
Alvarez will be suspended for at least one game, and possibly more, by Major League Baseball. He will also be fined an undisclosed amount.
What is the Astros' reaction to Alvarez's ejection?
Astros manager Dusty Baker said he was "disappointed" by Alvarez's actions. "He's a young player and he's still learning," Baker said. "But he knows that what he did was wrong.
What is the White Sox's reaction to Alvarez's ejection?
White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he understood why Alvarez was ejected. "He's a passionate player and he was frustrated by the call," La Russa said. "But you can't throw things at umpires.
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