Cody Bellinger tells the ump how far off the plate the pitches were and gets ejected, a breakdown

In a close game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels, the tension rises in the eighth inning as Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger steps up to the plate. The first pitch from the Angels' pitcher is well off the plate, but it is called a strike by the home plate umpire. Bellinger, clearly frustrated, voices his displeasure, saying "God dammit." Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tries to calm Bellinger down, telling him to "keep him on the plate." The very next pitch is also off the plate, but again, the umpire calls it a strike. Bellinger's frustration boils over and he stares down the umpire, making it clear that he believes the calls are unfair. Bellinger then argues with the umpire, saying, "That pitch was off the plate. Let's all be honest, it's off the plate." As the at-bat continues, the pattern repeats, with the umpire calling another pitch off the plate a strike. Bellinger's anger intensifies and he exclaims, "Hey, those were this far off the [expletive] plate!" The umpire has seen enough and ejects Bellinger from the game. The ejection caps off a tense and emotional exchange between the Dodgers' young star and the umpire. Bellinger's reaction stems from his belief that the umpire is making poor calls that are significantly impacting the game. The Dodgers were in a close game and these calls could have been the difference between a threat and a quick inning-ending double play. As Bellinger leaves the field, he continues to voice his displeasure, saying, "Hey, all [expletive] day, those are this far off the [expletive] plate. I [expletive] horseshit and you're [expletive] brutal." The strong language and the intensity of Bellinger's reaction underscore the high stakes and the importance of the game for both teams. The Dodgers and Angels are fierce rivals in the Freeway Series, a matchup between the two Los Angeles-based MLB teams. This heated exchange between Bellinger and the umpire reflects the intensity and passion that these games often evoke from the players and fans alike. Despite the ejection, the Dodgers will have to regroup and continue to battle as they look to secure a victory in this closely contested game.