There was a mini-skirmish in the eighth inning between the Mariners and Tigers Wednesday night, resulting in five ejections.
A heated exchange between the two teams led to the benches and bullpens emptying, but it was Mariners' manager Dan Wilson and pitcher Gabe Speier who were ultimately ejected.
The tension had been building all game, with Mariners' starter Bryan Woo hitting three Tigers during his seven innings on the mound.
In the bottom of the seventh, Tigers' lefty Enmanuel De Jesus drilled Cal Raleigh with a 95-mph fastball.
Later, in the top of the eighth, Speier threw twice at Gleyber Torres. The first pitch missed, but the second one hit him on the foot.
Torres looked out at Speier as the Tigers' players started streaming out of the dugout.
After the umpires convened, Speier was ejected. Wilson stormed out of the dugout, complaining about the umpires not issuing a warning after the first pitch at Torres.
He, too, was ejected.
The incident marked a dramatic turn in the game, which had been a closely contested one up until that point.
The Mariners had been struggling to find their footing, but Woo's three hits had given them a glimmer of hope.
However, the ejections of Wilson and Speier will likely have a significant impact on the team's strategy for the remainder of the game.
As the game continues, fans will be watching closely to see how the Mariners respond to the loss of their manager and pitcher.
The Tigers, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on the momentum they gained from the ejections.
The incident has sparked a lot of debate among fans and pundits, with many questioning the umpires' decision not to issue a warning after the first pitch at Torres.
The Mariners and Tigers will continue to battle it out on the field, but the real question now is how the ejections will affect the outcome of the game.
The Mariners will have to regroup and adjust their strategy without their manager and pitcher, while the Tigers will look to take advantage of the situation.
The game is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams giving it their all to come out on top.
Source: Yahoo Sports
