Calls Mount for Umpire's Firing After Mets-Red Sox Controversy
The Boston Red Sox are hosting the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Taking the series opener, Boston improved to 24-25, which ranks second in the AL East standings. Monday's loss dropped New York to 29-19, which saw them fall a half-game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East's top spot.
Facing two-time All-Star starting pitcher Walker Buehler, the Mets were unable to tally a hit in his 2.1 innings of work. Recording just two baserunners, both via walks, New York was fortunate to get to Boston's bullpen early after Buehler was ejected by home-plate umpire Mike Estabrook.
Buehler was outraged after a clear strike was called a ball, leading to the ejection of both he and Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Fans believe Estabrook missing that call, and then making two ejections, should get him fired.
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"Yeah this Red Sox Mets umpire needs to fired immediately @MLB," said one fan.
"that ump should be fired that's insane," said another.
"Mike Estabrook should be fired," claimed one. "This kind of conduct is detrimental to the game."
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) yells at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook (83)© Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
These calls have continued pouring in.
"Soft umps/refs are the WORST thing in sports," said one. "This guy should be fired tomorrow."
"Ump should be fired and banned from baseball forever," said another.
"The ball was clearly right down the middle," said another. "The ump needs to be fired. I know bad calls happen but not calls like that one."
"That home plate umpire needs to be fired immediately," another added.
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