Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper was ejected by third base umpire John Hirschbeck for arguing a checked-swing third strike on Sunday afternoon.
He tried to hold up on a 2-2 pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Wandy Rodriguez in the first inning, and home plate umpire Bob Davidson pointed to Hirschbeck for help. Hirschbeck ruled that Harper had swung.
Harper stood outside the batter's box, stared at Hirschbeck for a few moments and dropped his bat. Hirschbeck then gave last year's NL Rookie the Year the thumb.
Via Associated Press