Reds manager Bryan Price ejected before game against Indians

Apparently, Bryan Price had something better to do than stick around at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Cincinnati Reds manager was actually ejected from Saturday’s afternoon game against the Cleveland Indians before the first pitch was even thrown.

Price was given the heave-ho by crew chief Jim Reynolds as the lineup cards were being exchanged at home plate. The two engaged in a heated exchange that continued even as the Indians players took the field. Growing tired of the confrontation, Reynolds threw out Price on the spot and the game began with Jay Bell serving as Cincinnati’s skipper.

It wasn’t immediately clear what led Price to confront the umpires, though there’s speculation that issues with Friday’s home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez may have carried over. We’ll know more once Price meets with the media following Saturday’s game.

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The ejection was Price’s second of the season.

Of course, he made bigger news earlier this season when he went on a profanity-laced tirade against the Cincinnati media. We don’t think Saturday’s tirade left enough time for 77 f-bombs, but we also don’t think Reynolds would have the patience to endure more than one or two.

If nothing else, perhaps the rant will light a fire under the Reds after dropping Friday’s series opener. They’re currently leading Cleveland 1-0 in the fifth inning. 

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