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Michael Kadlick

Alex Cora Gave the Perfect Answer for Why He Was Ejected in Defense of Walker Buehler

Cora wasn't happy about this one. | Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Both Red Sox manager Alex Cora and pitcher Walker Buehler were ejected in the third inning of Boston's 2-0 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night after losing their cool on the home plate umpire following a blown call.

Cora was understandably pretty upset after his starter was heaved, and took it upon himself to defend him en route to his 18th career ejection. He even broke the Red Sox's dugout phone that rings to the bullpen in the process.

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