Jun 18, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi (25) returns to the dugout before the pitch by the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Well, it didn’t take long for MLB’s new substance inspections to turn petty and downright crazy.
Phillies manager Joe Girardi has been ejected from Tuesday night’s game after doing what few men are bold enough (foolish enough?) to do: start up with Max Scherzer.
This is the Phillies’ first game since the new rule took effect on Monday.