With Cubs catcher David Ross in the midst of a 3-0 count against Reds starter Brandon Finnegan, Meals called a strike on the following pitch that was well inside near Ross’ ankles.
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The confrontation resulted in Maddon’s second ejection this season, but the veteran manager didn’t leave the field immediately. Maddon followed second base umpire Sean Barber down the third-base line yelling at him before finally heading into the dugout.
