Watch: Royals' Singer goes nuts on Hernandez after balk, gets ejected
Umpire Angel Hernandez was at the center of controversy once again Wednesday night during the game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians.
After calling a balk on Royals starter Brady Singer, the right-hander took issue with the umpire's ruling as he was later leaving the game. Things got heated between the two, and Hernandez ultimately ejected Singer.
Brady Singer and Angel Hernandez get into it. #TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/ukwNOmmVu9
— Justin Groc (@jgroc) May 6, 2021
Kansas City's second baseman Whit Merrifield had to restrain the fiery pitcher as he yelled at the umpire while leaving. Singer joined manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred, who were ejected after arguing the balk earlier in the inning.
However, Hernandez might not have been wrong with his call in this instance.
I may only be saying this because it benefits us, but Angel Hernandez was absolutely right. Singer twitched. Watch his right leg.
— Monte the Color Man (@Monte_Colorman) May 6, 2021
That’s a balk. pic.twitter.com/SYsEpb8cJ6
The series of altercations had been brewing throughout the inning after the umpire also gave Indians infielder Jose Ramirez first base for being hit by a pitch when it looked like the ball probably missed him. Cleveland later scored, and then things unraveled from there.
Angel Hernandez had another nightmare inning and the Royals went off on him pic.twitter.com/puDBBy4eOp
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 6, 2021
The Indians ultimately came back from a 4-0 deficit to win, 5-4.
Hernandez is no stranger to controversy on the diamond. In fact, Indians manager Terry Francona called the umpire out after he botched a call during Tuesday night's game.
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