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Melvin asks about pitchout, gets ejected

OAKLAND -- A's manager Bob Melvin was ejected in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays by home-plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.

Melvin was seen in the dugout asking Wendelstedt about a called strike on Stephen Vogt that appeared to be a pitchout. Wendelstedt showed a quick hook, immediately tossing Melvin before the manager emerged from the dugout.

Melvin shared more words with acting crew chief Wendelstedt and also third-base umpire Bob Davidson before departing the field. It was his second ejection of the season.

Vogt responded with an RBI single to give the A's a 2-1 lead with one out in the inning.