# Vitello Ejected in Game 162

> Tony Vitello gets seventh ejection of season as Giants lose in 10 innings.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Manager Tony Vitello was ejected for arguing a check-swing call in Game 162, ending his season with MLB's highest ejection count.