Ned Yost gets ejected for arguing an non interference call, a breakdown

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost is visibly upset after a controversial non-interference call in the game against an unknown opponent. In the bottom of the inning, Royals pitcher Jakob Sparkman has been struggling on the mound lately, but just threw a complete game shutout earlier this season. The batter hits a soft ground ball down the first base line and the first base umpire rules it a fair ball. The runner, whose identity is not specified, dives headfirst into first base and the umpire calls him safe. Yost immediately begins arguing with the umpire, convinced that the runner interfered with the play at first base. The umpire calmly explains the rule to Yost, saying "you've got to make a good throw there - there's no interference, that's the rule." However, Yost vehemently disagrees, insisting that is not the rule. The first base coach also seems to agree with Yost's assessment of the play. The umpire continues to stand firm, telling Yost "that's always been the rule" and that he's "letting [Yost] know what it is." Yost remains adamant that the rule is different and the umpire begins to smirk, almost laughing at Yost's insistence. Yost refuses to back down and the umpire ultimately ejects him from the game. In the post-game interview, Yost explains his perspective, saying "the replay really shows that the runner can't interfere with the catcher." He references a rule where the catcher is instructed to simply "throw it out his back" in order to get an interference call. Yost believes that since the catch could have been made, the runner did not interfere, but the throw may have been affected by the runner's presence. However, the umpire maintains that the current rule states there was no interference on the play. This heated exchange marks Yost's third ejection of the season, as the Royals manager continues to passionately advocate for his team despite the umpire's firm stance on the rule interpretation. The outcome of the game hangs in the balance as Yost departs, leaving his team to navigate the remainder of the contest without their skipper.