MLB Ejection 019 - CB Bucknor (1; Eric Hosmer)

[Lindsay]

HP Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Royals 1B Eric Hosmer for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Nationals-Royals game. With none out and none on, Hosmer took two consecutive 0-0 pitches from Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg for called first and second strikes before...

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[umpstu]

Was watching that live and they hadn't censored Kosmer yet. Can't understand why he was ejected when he was using such pleasant language.

[maven]

11 hours ago, umpstu said:

Was watching that live and they hadn't censored Kosmer yet. Can't understand why he was ejected when he was using such pleasant language.

Pretty much run-of-the-mill for pro ball. Profanity is not unsporting in pro ball. Really only 2 P's in pro ball.

[johnnyg08]

2 hours ago, maven said:

Pretty much run-of-the-mill for pro ball. Profanity is not unsporting in pro ball. Really only 2 P's in pro ball.

Personal/Prolonged.

[umpstu]

4 hours ago, maven said:

Pretty much run-of-the-mill for pro ball. Profanity is not unsporting in pro ball. Really only 2 P's in pro ball.

My take on sarcasm. I'm a retired USN submarine sailor so pretty much the old f bomb is my favorite word. When I was watching the game you heard everything and CB handled it very well.  Told him a couple of times that you've had your say and Hosmer couldn't help his self.