CLEVELAND, Ohio – Manager Terry Francona is still awaiting an explanation from plate umpire Manny Gonzalez. Just a hunch, but it could take a while.
Francona felt Texas first baseman Mitch Moreland interfered with Josh Tomlin's throw to first base in the third inning Monday night at Progressive Field. Tomlin fielded Moreland's roller along the first baseline and hit Moreland in the back of his neck with his throw to first.
Tomlin was charged with an error, Ian Desmond scored from third and Francona was ejected for the first time this season as a result of the play.