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Reds' Francona Ejected in Tense Ninth-Inning Loss

5/30/2025

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Francona Ejected Dramatically

In a dramatic ninth inning, tensions flared as Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona and pitcher Nick Martinez were ejected during a nail-biting 3-2 defeat against the Kansas City Royals. The uproar ignited over a contentious strike call on Matt McLain, marking Francona's 52nd ejection and underscoring the persistent conflicts between players and umpires in MLB. The Reds now hold a record of 28-29.

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Francona Ejected Dramatically

In a dramatic ninth inning, tensions flared as Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona and pitcher Nick Martinez were ejected during a nail-biting 3-2 defeat against the Kansas City Royals. The uproar ignited over a contentious strike call on Matt McLain, marking Francona's 52nd ejection and underscoring the persistent conflicts between players and umpires in MLB. The Reds now hold a record of 28-29.

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