When umpire Doug Eddings mentioned that he could hear everything coming form the dugout on Thursday, it turned out that he really meant it.
Nationals manager Davey Martinez found that out the hard way, but at least he got his money’s worth.
As the Diamondbacks and Nationals played a make-up game in front of a small crowd at Nationals Park, it become quickly apparent that the microphones were picking up clear conversations on the field. That led to a funny exchange in the first inning with the D-backs dugout. But the real fireworks happened in the bottom of the fourth inning when a low pitch was called for a third strike on C.J. Abrams.
This was one of the calls he was actually upset about. pic.twitter.com/qdXW0FApnI
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 22, 2023
That had Martinez absolutely furious from the dugout, and we could hear the exchange unfold clearly as it led to Martinez’s ejection. (Warning: Some NSFW language)
You don't even need Jomboy for most of this one.
Benefits of low attendance/hot mic.😂 pic.twitter.com/vEZ1oWm3kP— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 22, 2023
The argument started with Eddings saying, “Really, you’re gonna go there?” Eddings initially let Martinez get some words in, but he didn’t tolerate the Nats manager saying, “Get it right! Get it (expletive) right!”
“OK, you’re done,” Eddings said. “You’re gonna cheap shot me?” That led to Martinez putting on a show and brushing dirt on the plate.
Just a spectacular display all the way around. I wish we could hear every argument with umpires because it made for excellent television.
