Brewers' Burnes tossed after spiking ball, arguing with umpire
Milwaukee Brewers ace Corbin Burnes was ejected from Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after spiking a ball into the ground and getting into a verbal exchange with umpire D.J. Reyburn.
Burnes laid out for a terrific catch to end the sixth inning before he angrily hurled the ball into the grass.
Come for the nice PFP from Burnes, stay for the Gronk spike capping off a frustrating start (and strike zone)#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/GxSZFf9QOU
— Dominic Cotroneo (@Dom_Cotroneo) June 2, 2023
The right-hander exchanged words with Reyburn following the catch and was later tossed from the game while arguing from the dugout.
And Corbin Burnes was tossed by DJ Reyburn after this first pitch was called a strike after Corbin was posted up to watch the rest of the game.
— Dominic Cotroneo (@Dom_Cotroneo) June 2, 2023
First career ejection for Corbin.#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/lBQpTMLFQ5
It was the first ejection of Burnes' career. He was replaced by Joel Payamps after walking four and striking out seven across six frames.