Orioles Manager Got Weirdest Ejection of MLB Season With His Team Leading By 14 Runs

The ump didn’t need to do this.

The Orioles clobbered the Yankees, 14–1, Thursday night in the Bronx, but manager Brandon Hyde didn’t get to see the end of the game as he was ejected in the eighth inning with his team up by 14 runs. 

Hyde, who later called it the “weirdest” ejection of his life, went out to talk to the umpires after both benches got warnings after a Baltimore batter was hit by a pitch. He was understandably confused about why his team would need a warning and wanted to get some clarification. 

Instead, he got tossed from the game. Check this out: 

Brandon Hyde was ejected while his team was up 14-0 after Colton Cowser was hit by a pitch pic.twitter.com/KBxrtaHiCS

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 7, 2023

Feels like the ump could’ve chilled out a bit there. 

Hyde couldn’t believe it:

Brandon Hyde: “That's my weirdest ejection of all time. First one up two touchdowns.” https://t.co/ABKlFGJBvj

— Nathan Ruiz (@NathanSRuiz) July 7, 2023

Fans were not impressed with the ump: 

Softest toss I’ve ever seen https://t.co/S1wHJmxC4V

— Dan Reiner (@DanReiner114) July 7, 2023

Ridiculous ejection https://t.co/VqEwSl2UAD

— Matt Stepp (@Matt_Stepp817) July 7, 2023

The #umpshow strikes again https://t.co/NlnwgCvU54

— David Weightman (@Weightmanstats) July 7, 2023

Umps are weak, but not as weak as the Yankees for intentionally hitting Cowser. https://t.co/XIVBL3FUci

— Rick (@8BitRickk) July 7, 2023