Alex Cora was as angry as he has ever been at the umpiring crew Sunday afternoon. He explained after the game what set him off.
Background on Cora's Ejection
After the Red Sox beat the Twins, Cora admitted that the call he contested vehemently, leading to his ejection, was in fact the correct one. This admission came after a particularly animated display of frustration.
Details of the Incident
Cora was ejected by third base umpire Alan Porter in the first inning of Game 1 after expressing his anger over a call involving Vaughn Grissom and Byron Buxton. The umpire ruled that Grissom interfered with Buxton, which led to a heated argument.
Cora's Reaction and Feelings
Despite acknowledging the correctness of the call, Cora expressed dissatisfaction with the delay in the umpires' ruling, stating that it disrupted the flow of the game. His frustration led to one of the most animated ejections in his managerial career.
Cora's Management Style
Cora's colorful managerial style is underlined by his emotional responses during games, which have led to multiple ejections. This incident marks the third time this season he has been thrown out from games.
