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Umpire Hirschbeck explains Tulowitzki ejection

Troy Tulowitzki was still wondering what umpire John Hirschbeck had to say after his Game 3 ejection Monday night.

“I didn’t swear,” said Tulowitzki prior to taking batting practice Tuesday.

The Blue Jays shortstop had struck out to lead off the seventh -- the ninth pitch of the at-bat against Kris Medlen -- and then was ejected when he took the field in the top of the eighth.

“I gave him his say at home plate, I took it,” said Hirschbeck outside the umpire’s room before Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. “He comes out for the next half inning and he’s still screaming at me from almost behind the mound.