BOSTON -- In an attempt to defend one of his players, Red Sox manager John Farrell was ejected from Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
Farrell ran onto the field in the second inning Monday as Dustin Pedroia argued with plate umpire Mark Wegner about a called third strike with the bases loaded and the Red Sox trailing 2-1. Pedroia appeared to contest that Houston Astros starter Charlie Morton's pitch was inside.
As Farrell got in between Pedroia and Wegner, he shouted a few words at the umpire, who booted the manager from the game.