This David Bell ejection has a lot going on with it.
First of all: It appeared he was arguing balls and strikes with an umpire in the Cincinnati Reds’ eventual 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. But the Reds manager said it wasn’t about balls and strikes (see below).
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Then? It was all about his hat as he yelled. He took it off and dropped it. Then he put it on, then he angrily and emphatically removed it as he made his point. Eventually, he’d put it on again.
Just watch the whole thing, it’s pretty wild:
David Bell couldn’t decide if he wanted his hat on or off while getting ejected 🤣pic.twitter.com/ftj3IXOqns
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) August 4, 2023
Reds manager David Bell said his ejection was not about the strike zone.
He also said the Reds will continue to find ways to get better and are already looking forward to tomorrow's game.
He said the team is close and will continue to push each other to succeed. pic.twitter.com/fwGeIwC7yR
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) August 4, 2023