Looking to avoid a four-game sweep by the division rivals Pittsburgh Pirates emotions were likely running high among the Chicago Cubs during Thursday’s series finale. However, veteran manager Joe Maddon reached a breaking point after multiple pitches came up and in on his players.
After Pirates right-hander Jordan Lyles threw several pitches up and in on Chicago’s All-Star shortstop Javier Baez during the top of the fourth inning, Maddon came out of the dugout. First, Maddon argued with home plate umpire Joe West. Soon, he made his way toward the Pirates dugout and manager Clint Hurdle, but he was stopped and ejected before he could get there.