Altuve's Dramatic Ejection

In an intense showdown on Tuesday night at Petco Park, Houston Astros star Jose Altuve was thrown out of the game after an extraordinary episode where he removed his cleat and sock in a bid to show umpires he had been fouled. His dramatic ejection occurred just moments before his replacement, Grae Kessinger, played a pivotal role in leading the Astros to a thrilling 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres.

The Incident

The chaos erupted in the ninth inning when Altuve grounded out to third base. After the play, he insisted that the ball had struck his foot, prompting him to theatrically remove his left cleat and sock to demonstrate the impact. Unfortunately for Altuve, his passionate display didn't sit well with plate umpire Brennan Miller, who promptly ejected him from the game. Astros manager Joe Espada didn’t escape unscathed either, as he was also tossed for vocally supporting his star player.

Player Reactions

Reflecting on the incident, Altuve expressed his frustration, stating, “It can't happen. It’s the ninth inning, and I just wanted to show them what happened.