Red Sox’s Walker Buehler Ejected After Expletive-Filled Rant at Umpire in Mets Clash

In a fiery clash at Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler found himself ejected from Tuesday night’s game against the New York Mets after a heated exchange with umpire Mike Estabrook. The drama unfolded in the third inning when Buehler’s pitch to Juan Soto was controversially called a ball, despite appearing to nick the strike zone. Frustrated, Buehler didn’t hold back, unleashing a string of expletives—“It’s right down the f---ing middle!”—that promptly earned him an early shower.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora followed Buehler to the dugout, also ejected after a spirited confrontation with Estabrook and a brush with umpire Laz Diaz. Despite the chaos, Boston held firm, securing a 2-0 victory. Buehler later expressed regret for putting his team in a tough spot, while Cora questioned why the umpire didn’t eject him instead to keep the pitcher in the game.

This marked Buehler’s second career ejection and his first start since returning from the injured list. With a 4.00 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season, the right-hander’s passion is undeniable, but his mound-side manners might need a timeout.