Ramón Laureano screams at ump after getting ejected, a breakdown

May 13, 2021 497.8K views 1:58

What Happened

In the bottom of the seventh inning at Fenway Park, the Oakland Athletics are taking on the Boston Red Sox. The score is tied 3-3 in a close divisional matchup. Oakland outfielder Ramón Laureano steps up to the plate against Boston pitcher Jed Lowrie. Laureano takes a pitch that he believes is too far outside, shaking his head in disappointment as the umpire calls it a strike. As Laureano walks past the umpire, he appears to be carrying over some frustration from the previous at-bat. On the next pitch, Laureano swings and misses, bringing the count to 1-2. The next offering from Lowrie is high and inside, but the umpire calls it a ball. Clearly unhappy with the strike zone, Laureano begins to argue vehemently with the umpire. He does not say a word at first, but his body language and facial expressions convey his displeasure. Suddenly, Laureano lets his emotions get the better of him, violently throwing his bat and helmet to the ground. The umpire watches these outbursts closely and immediately ejects Laureano from the game. As Laureano walks off the field, the Fenway Park crowd erupts in cheers, delighted to see the visiting player tossed out. Laureano approaches the umpire and appears to be yelling, "You gotta pick it up, focus!" Though the exact words are unclear, his body language indicates an aggressive, confrontational tone. Trailing by a run in a tight game, the Athletics now must try to rally without their starting center fielder. Laureano's ejection is a pivotal moment that could swing the momentum in Boston's favor. The fiery outfielder has let his emotions get the better of him, costing his team a key player at a critical juncture of the game. This heated exchange between Laureano and the umpire has captivated the crowd and set the stage for a dramatic finish in this American League showdown.

Full Transcript

Click timestamps to jump to that moment

the azer in boston playing the red sox

and jed lowry's out on that outside

pitch he thinks it's too far outside ump

had been giving pitchers that pitch

early in this game he shakes his head