Tennessee Baseball's Drew Gilbert Ejected in Super Regional Opener
Gilbert and Pitching Coach Anderson Thrown Out After Debatable Strike Call
By [Your Name]
Tennessee baseball center fielder and cleanup hitter Drew Gilbert was ejected from the Vols' Super Regional opener against Notre Dame on Friday after a debatable strike call. Gilbert had taken a called third strike on a pitch that appeared to be outside the zone, and he immediately voiced his displeasure to home plate umpire Chris Howard.
Gilbert's ejection was followed by that of pitching coach Frank Anderson, who came out of the dugout to argue the call. The ejections seemed to spark the crowd at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, as fans began throwing trash on the field. Gilbert's reaction to the ejection, which included a shocked expression and a dropped jaw, quickly became a viral meme.
The Vols went on to lose the game 8-6, but the ejections of Gilbert and Anderson will undoubtedly be a major talking point in the series moving forward.
Comments