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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Baseball game descends into chaos as gloating batter sparks mass ejections for players, coaches and parents
Mayhem broke out at a college baseball game in Greenville on Saturday night after a batter's provocative celebrations resulted in ejections for players, coaches and a mom in the stands. During their Southern Conference tournament win over the Mercer Bears, Samford outfielder Michael Gupton hit a two-run homer to increase the Bulldogs' lead on the night. Yet as he made his way around the bases, Gupton sparked anger when he appeared to shout something at Mercer's players and dugout, before touching home plate and celebrating with his teammates. Bears shortstop Bradley Frye was left furious with his gloating antics, making a beeline for the Bulldogs man before being held back by umpires at Fluor Field. A member of the team's coaching staff also had to be held back by his colleagues after taking offense to Gupton's celebrations. In the end, Mercer players left the field in protest at what played out after the two-run homer. Samford hits a bomb. Dude taunts the whole stadium. Mercer takes players off the field in protest. This leagueeeeeee — 11Point7 College Baseball (@11point7) May 25, 2025 After video review Gupton and Frye were both ejected from the game, while coaches were also thrown out - including Samford assistant Gil Walkes and Mercer pitching coach Tanner Gordon. And incredibly, Frye's mother - who was watching on in the stands - was also ejected from the game for standing and jumping on top of the dugout moments after she learned of her son's ejection, according to Fox News. Other Mercer supporters were also thrown out of the game after making their way onto the dugout roof to protest the decision. The game was delayed for around 25 minutes by the chaos that ensued after Gupton's controversial celebration. However, it was the Bulldogs who ultimately had the last laugh when they ran out 5-1 winners on the night. The victory earned them a place in the SoCon championship game.
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
NCAA baseball tournament descends into mayhem as players, coaches, parents ejected
Tensions flared during Saturday's NCAA baseball game between Samford and Mercer. Samford outfielder Michael Gupton hit a two-run homer to increase the Bulldogs' lead over the Mercer Bears. Gupton appeared to shout something at Mercer players during his spirited jog around the bases. Gupton's words seemed to target at least one player on the baseball diamond as well as the Mercer dugout. Gupton eventually touched home plate and celebrated with his Samford teammates. A visibly frustrated Mercer shortstop, Bradley Frye, attempted to follow Gupton and had to be held back by umpires. Mercer coaches also voiced their frustrations to the umpires. Mercer players then began leave the playing field in apparent protest. Several Mercer players had to be held back in the dugout. Southern Conference commissioner Michael Cross was in attendance for the game and was eventually seen talking with the umpires. Gupton and Frye were ejected from the game after a video review. Coaches were also thrown out, with Samford assistant Gil Walkes and Mercer pitching coach Tanner Gordon receiving ejections. Frye's mother was also shown the door after she was seen standing and jumping on top of the dugout moments after she learned of her son's ejection. Other Mercer fans were tossed out after they went onto the dugout roof. The game was delayed for approximately 25 minutes. Samford ultimately celebrated a 5-1 victory on Saturday. The win punched Samford's ticket to the SoCon championship game. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
The Guardian
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Mercer walk off field and player's mother ejected after home-run taunt
Mercer were so incensed by an opposing player's home run celebration that they walked off the field during their Southern Conference tournament defeat on Saturday. After he smoked a homer to give Samford a 5-1 lead they would not relinquish, Michael Gupton leapt and skipped while rounding the bases, breaking with the baseball custom in which players usually keep their celebrations in check immediately after hitting a home run. He also appeared to yell at Mercer shortstop Bradley Frye and the opposing dugout. The Mercer coaches voiced their displeasure with the umpires while Frye had to be held back as he approached Gupton. Mercer started to leave the field, while Frye, Gupton and two coaches were ejected. Frye's mother then jumped on the dugout roof and was told to leave the stadium. The game was paused for nearly 30 minutes during the disturbance and Southern Conference commissioner Michael Cross was forced to enter the field to attempt to calm matters down. Samford's victory means they will play East Tennessee State for the Southern Conference championship on Sunday.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Samford baseball player's home run taunts make Mercer team so mad it pulls players from field in protest
No baseball game got more heated on Saturday than a Southern Conference tournament matchup between Samford and Mercer. The fun began when Samford center-fielder Michael Gupton crushed a two-run homer to straightaway center field to extend the Bulldogs' lead to 5-1. Gupton was animated as he ran the bases, to put it lightly, yelling something at both Mercer shortstop Bradley Frye and the Mercer dugout. Neither of Gupton's targets were happy as he crossed home plate for an enthusiastic celebration with his teammates. Frye had to be pushed back by umpires as he tried to follow Gupton and respond, while the livid Mercer coaches expressed their ire to the umpires. And then Mercer started taking its players off the field in protest, while multiple members of their team had to be restrained in the dugout. This might be the maddest a single baseball team has collectively been in years. The matter became so contentious that Southern Conference commissioner Michael Cross made his way down to the field to speak with the umpires. Samford hits a bomb. Dude taunts the whole stadium. Mercer takes players off the field in leagueeeeeee — 11Point7 College Baseball (@11point7) May 25, 2025 An umpire review led to the ejections of both Gupton and Frye. Mercer pitching coach Tanner Gordon and Samford assistant coach Gil Walker were also shown the door, as was Frye's mother after she jumped on top of the dugout following her son's ejection. More Mercer fans followed her lead and went onto the dugout roof, earning an ejection. The whole matter resulted paused the game for nearly 25 minutes. That wasn't the end of the animosity either. Mercer 3rd baseman has now been ejected for shoving Samford player — 11Point7 College Baseball (@11point7) May 25, 2025 Samford ended up getting the last laugh, winning 5-1 and advancing to the SoCon championship game, where they will face top seed ETSU, who beat the Bulldogs 14-8 earlier Saturday.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Samford baseball player's home run taunts make Mercer team so mad it pulls players from field in protest
The Mercer baseball team got so mad the Souther Conference commissioner had to go down to the field. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) No baseball game got more heated on Saturday than a Southern Conference tournament matchup between Samford and Mercer. The fun began when Samford center-fielder Michael Gupton crushed a two-run homer to straightaway center field to extend the Bulldogs' lead to 5-1. Gupton was animated as he ran the bases, to put it lightly, yelling something at both Mercer shortstop Bradley Frye and the Mercer dugout. Advertisement Neither of Gupton's targets were happy as he crossed home plate for an enthusiastic celebration with his teammates. Frye had to be pushed back by umpires as he tried to follow Gupton and respond, while the livid Mercer coaches expressed their ire to the umpires. And then Mercer started taking its players off the field in protest, while multiple members of their team had to be restrained in the dugout. This might be the maddest a single baseball team has collectively been in years. The matter became so contentious that Southern Conference commissioner Michael Cross made his way down to the field to speak with the umpires. An umpire review led to the ejections of both Gupton and Frye. Mercer pitching coach Tanner Gordon and Samford assistant coach Gil Walker were also shown the door, as was Frye's mother after she jumped on top of the dugout following her son's ejection. More Mercer fans followed her lead and went onto the dugout roof, earning an ejection. Advertisement The whole matter resulted paused the game for nearly 25 minutes. That wasn't the end of the animosity either. Samford ended up getting the last laugh, winning 5-1 and advancing to the SoCon championship game, where they will face top seed ETSU, who beat the Bulldogs 14-8 earlier Saturday.
