When umpire Doug Eddings mentioned that he could hear everything coming form the dugout on Thursday, it turned out that he really meant it.
Nationals manager Davey Martinez found that out the hard way, but at least he got his money’s worth.
As the Diamondbacks and Nationals played a make-up game in front of a small crowd at Nationals Park, it become quickly apparent that the microphones were picking up clear conversations on the field. That led to a funny exchange in the first inning with the D-backs dugout. But the real fireworks happened in the bottom of the fourth inning when a low pitch was called for a third strike on C.J. Abrams.
This was one of the calls he was actually upset about. pic.twitter.com/qdXW0FApnI
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 22, 2023
That had Martinez absolutely furious from the dugout, and we could hear the exchange unfold clearly as it led to Martinez’s ejection. (Warning: Some NSFW language)
You don't even need Jomboy for most of this one.
Benefits of low attendance/hot mic.😂 pic.twitter.com/vEZ1oWm3kP— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 22, 2023
The argument started with Eddings saying, “Really, you’re gonna go there?” Eddings initially let Martinez get some words in, but he didn’t tolerate the Nats manager saying, “Get it right! Get it (expletive) right!”
“OK, you’re done,” Eddings said. “You’re gonna cheap shot me?” That led to Martinez putting on a show and brushing dirt on the plate.
Just a spectacular display all the way around. I wish we could hear every argument with umpires because it made for excellent television.
This was how Twitter reacted
When Davey Martinez LIES DOWN behind home plate! https://t.co/ByLUhpqVxD
— Dean Schleicher (@DeanSchleicher) June 22, 2023
When your manager "goes there" https://t.co/uSva27o08T pic.twitter.com/utSpjENcZH
— TampaSportsGirl 🏒⚡🏈🏴☠️⚾️💥⚽️ 🇵🇦🇬🇺🇺🇸 (@TampaSportsGirl) June 22, 2023
Davey Martinez wanders into Phil Wellman territory for a second https://t.co/iw68Rn9dWQ
— Doc (@BravesHerbert) June 22, 2023
Incredible work from Dave Martinez https://t.co/f2WEhNtShb pic.twitter.com/jCX2fJuKlH
— Brent Maguire (@bmags94) June 22, 2023
This is objectively hilarious. And given the context of Abrams being called out looking at a pitch in that exact spot I get why Davey was so angry. https://t.co/5zdYl0VWP7
— Fulton Caster (@FultonCaster) June 22, 2023
A big reason why Davey went nuts there is that the ump waited for him to walk away then ejected him. Absolute coward move, throw him out while he’s looking at you, don’t wait for him to turn his back and walk away. https://t.co/U51kwTeOS5
— Stephen Veschi (@TheVesch) June 22, 2023
This video is a compelling argument both for and against Robo umps https://t.co/fSrCKPCrk2
— Kevin Erlendsson 🐀 (@KErlendsson) June 22, 2023
There’s something about Baseball ejections that’s just glorious. It’s just as if getting chucked from the game makes everyone go “well, they can’t do anything else to me, let’s break out the histrionics!” https://t.co/imaEH308WO
— Richard Wilson (@HYFPRW) June 22, 2023
Afternoon baseball midweek and a show by Davey Johnson. Excellent https://t.co/E7YMeqvJ1a
— The Franchise (@Kfrancis09) June 22, 2023
tremendous stuff here. https://t.co/VCCnVYZs06 pic.twitter.com/hf3KklSrW3
— zach (@zjlaing) June 22, 2023
More physical comedy once you get ejected please this is what baseball is for https://t.co/1pjdlHx0pI
— Josh (@UhOh_Josh) June 22, 2023
Anybody who thinks “audio doesn’t matter in sporting events” needs to watch this! More mics and more access equals better telecasts. 🎤🎙️ https://t.co/zfVTAhQh5L
— Bob Thompson (@rltsports) June 22, 2023
He really went there.
