Baldelli was ejected in the top of the 10th after the outburst after umpires said Twins catcher Gary Sanchez blocked the plate during a home run that ultimately gave the Blue Jays the win. Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning at Target Field and Whit Merrifield attempted a home run on the play to left field. Merrifield collided with Sanchez at the plate and was initially called out – which would have ended the inning. [Set, hut, hike! Create or join a fantasy football league now!] However, upon review, the call was reversed and it was determined that Sanchez interfered with Merrifield. Baldelli came flying out of the dugout after the reversal was announced, brawling with the umpires, and was quickly ejected for the eighth time in his career and third time this season. According to Major League Baseball, “the catcher’s movements in foul territory were not in reaction to the trajectory of the throw and he did not need to be in that position to receive the ball. The catcher’s actions while not in possession of the ball impeded and hindered the runner.” Baldelli was still sulking after the game. This play has not been featured since the start of the replay more than twice. In all of baseball, the thousands of games and home runs where the catcher actually blocks the plate over and over and over again, this play has virtually never been made. “For someone to intervene in this situation and ultimately decide that this was preventing fun, it’s beyond embarrassing for our game, for all the players out there on both sides of the court who work throughout the game. It’s completely unacceptable,” Baldelli said. “I can’t even believe I’m sitting here talking to you about this right now. It’s one of the worst moments I think we’ve seen officiating in any game I’ve ever been a part of in baseball. I think it was pathetic.” The story continues While it’s easy to see why Baldelli is upset, there’s nothing that can be done now. The Blue Jays walked away with the 3-2 win, which officially snapped their four-game streak against the Twins. Baldelli is sure to be fined later this week for his comments. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected in the 10th inning of their loss to Toronto on Sunday. (David Berding/Getty Images)
