VIDEO: Bryce Harper ejected for screaming in umpire's face

Bryce Harper wasn't happy with umpire Jerry Meals on Friday night.

The Washington Nationals slugger went 0-for-5 in a 2-1 extra-innings loss to the New York Mets, and lost his cool after striking out in the 11th inning of a tie game, resulting in his third ejection of the season.

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"I'm sticking up for my team and myself at the same time," Harper said after the game. "(Meals) was bad all night. I didn't get up the next inning so nothing hurt."

Harper, who is now 0-for-17 against Mets ace Matt Harvey in his career, had reached base safely in a career-high 26 consecutive games before going hitless in five at-bats.

Manager Matt Williams expressed disappointment in his stud outfielder's behavior.

"He needs to stay in the baseball game," Williams said. "He needs to stay in the baseball game."

Harper now has six career ejections in just his fourth season.