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Is there value in going ballistic on an umpire? Joe Girardi weighs in.

Kyle Schwarber “got his money’s worth” on Sunday night when he was ejected in the bottom of the ninth inning. Veteran umpire Ángel Hernández called strike three on a borderline pitch thrown by Brewers closer Josh Hader.

Joe Girardi is the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. (Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire)

Schwarber rightfully had enough. He threw his helmet and bat down in front of the plate. Hernández’s brutal night turned theatrical when Schwarber began expressing his frustration with the zone using his hands. It made for great content. The Phillies left fielder will not face a suspension for his actions, but it’s possible that he could be fined.