Astros' Joe Espada Ejected On Mike Trout Check Swing: 'I'll Apologize'
Summary
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada was ejected during a game after arguing about a checked swing call on Mike Trout. The umpires ruled Trout did not swing, while earlier a similar play involving Jeremy Pena was called differently, which led to the dispute. The Astros won the game 3-2 against the Los Angeles Angels.Key Facts
- Joe Espada argued about a checked swing call on Mike Trout in the third inning.
- Umpires ruled that Trout’s bat held back and the ball hit his hand.
- Earlier, Jeremy Pena was called out for a swing that also hit his hand.
- Espada felt the two plays should have been judged the same way.
- First base umpire Lance Barrett asked Espada to stop arguing, and when he didn’t, Espada was ejected.
- Espada said he planned to apologize to Barrett after the game.
- The Astros won the game 3-2 and increased their lead in the American League West division.
- The umpiring crew followed MLB rules during the incident.
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