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Vitello Ejected in Game 162
Tony Vitello gets seventh ejection of season as Giants lose in 10 innings.
In brief
Tony Vitello gets seventh ejection of season as Giants lose in 10 innings. Manager Tony Vitello was ejected for arguing a check-swing call in Game 162, ending his season with MLB's highest ejection count. Originally reported by Mlb.
Vitello ejected in Game 162
Manager tony vitello was ejected by home-plate umpire ryan blakney for arguing a check-swing call in the top of the third inning of the giants 5-1 loss in 10 innings.
Seventh ejection of season
Vitello received his seventh ejection this season, the most among big league managers this year.
Check-swing ruling
First-base umpire marvin hudson ruled mookie betts checked his swing twice in the at-bat, keeping the matchup alive despite the pitch being a 2-2 pitch from sam hentges.
Vitello's reaction
Vitello jumped up, slammed his hand on the dugout rail, and started barking at the officiating crew after the ruling.
Previous ejection
Vitello had been ejected by blakney for arguing a similar check-swing call in the first inning of the giants 10-9 loss to the reds on aug 26.
Giants' record
The giants finished fourth in the national league west with a 65-97 record, marking the ninth time in the last 10 seasons they missed the playoffs.
Here's the gist
Manager Tony Vitello was ejected for arguing a check-swing call in Game 162, ending his season with MLB's highest ejection count.
