Contreras Ejected, Throws Candy on Field
Chicago Cubs catcher, Willson Contreras, caused quite a stir on Monday night when he was ejected from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But it wasn’t his ejection that caught everyone’s attention, it was what he did afterwards that had everyone talking.
In a moment of frustration, Contreras threw a bucket of candy onto the field from the dugout. The incident occurred in the fifth inning after Contreras was called out on strikes. He argued with the home plate umpire and was eventually ejected from the game.
But instead of storming off the field, Contreras took matters into his own hands and made a statement by throwing candy onto the field. The candy, which was meant for the team’s bullpen, scattered across the field and caused a brief delay in the game.
This unexpected and unconventional move by Contreras not only entertained the fans, but also showed his fiery and passionate personality. It’s not every day that a player gets ejected and then proceeds to throw candy onto the field.
The Cubs ended up losing the game 5-1, but Contreras’ actions will surely be remembered. It’s safe to say that this was one ejection that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. ly apologized and that it was an accident.
This is quite the meltdown: Cardinals’ Willson Contreras loses cool, throws bat and candy during ejection
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras had a major outburst during Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. After striking out and exchanging words with home plate umpire Derek Thomas, Contreras threw a tantrum that is sure to make headlines in the MLB.
Incident Takes Place in Seventh Inning
The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning with the Cardinals leading 6-5 and a runner on first base. Contreras was at the plate with one out when Thomas correctly called strike three on an 0-2 fastball from Yohan Ramírez. Initially, Contreras seemed to accept the call and walked towards the dugout. However, he then turned back and chaos ensued.
Contreras Ejected After Confrontation with Umpire
Broadcast cameras did not capture the initial exchange between Contreras and Thomas, but when they returned to focus on Contreras, he was in a heated argument with the umpire. He then got in Thomas’ face and began yelling before being restrained by Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. Contreras was eventually ejected from the game.
Throwing Bat and Candy
As he was being pulled towards the dugout by bench coach Daniel Descalso, Contreras threw his bat back towards the group of people and it hit a Cardinals staffer in the face. He then found a bucket of candy in the dugout and threw it onto the field.
Contreras Claims He Was Ejected for No Reason
After the game, Contreras met with reporters and claimed that he was unsure why he was ejected. He stated that he was surprised by the decision and that he did not argue any pitches during his last at-bat. He also admitted that the third strike call was correct and that he struck out on a good pitch. However, he believes that the ejection was due to something the umpire thought he said, though he did not elaborate on what that was.
Apologizing for Bat Throw
Contreras also addressed the bat throw that hit his coach, stating that it was an accident and that he immediately apologized for it.
MLB Attention Guaranteed
Contreras’ outburst is sure to draw attention from the MLB and could result in disciplinary action. It is never acceptable to throw a bat or any object towards a group of people, and Contreras’ actions will likely be heavily scrutinized.
