Dave Roberts’ first ejection of the 2024 season was well warranted.
The play that triggered Roberts’ argument with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt led to a five-run Philadelphia Phillies outburst and changed Wednesday night’s game.
dThe Phillies trailed 4-3 when Brandon Marsh squared to bunt with none out and a runner on second in the top of the sixth. Dodgers third baseman Kiké Hernandez charged to field the ball, spun, and threw to shortstop Miguel Rojas, who was sprinting to cover third base.
Rojas’ glove tagged Alec Bohm’s sliding left foot before he reached the bag, but third-base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt called the play dead for obstruction.