"Guy is always complaining" "Why is the home plate umpire calling that" - MLB fans divided over St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Nolan Arenado's ejection after a fiery outburst

Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals was ejected for a passionate outburst after a controversial strike three call, dividing fans on Twitter. The pitch was low and outside of the zone, but Arenado's attempted swing was what caused the confusion. It was close to going over the plate; so close it was almost impossible to be sure one way or the other.Jomboy Media posted a clip of the strikeout and the reaction from Arenado that led to his ejection.Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaNolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three105844Nolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three https://t.co/QONubQJESxThe Chicago Cubs were the biggest beneficiaries of this ejection. Without Arenado, the Cardinals were shorthanded offensively in this big divisional game. Nolan Arenado was obviously shocked by the call, and there are some who agree with him. Others see the ejection and the strike call as wholly justified.The angle from Casey Drottar gives a good view of whether or not Nolan Arenado completed his swing.Casey Drottar@CDrottar19To be fair, it sure does look like Arenado is right to be upset with this call7112To be fair, it sure does look like Arenado is right to be upset with this call https://t.co/44Y3w4juUaThe moment generated quite the stir around the MLB world.Andy@andyO00O@JomboyMedia Rightfully mad about that one17@JomboyMedia Rightfully mad about that oneIf the umpire thought this was a swing, it certainly was close enough to ask another umpire to confirm. Seeing as how he didn't, he was clearly confident in his decision.Peter Madafferi@PeterMadaff@JomboyMedia Why is the home plate umpire calling that. They should never be able to call strike 3 on check swings@JomboyMedia Why is the home plate umpire calling that. They should never be able to call strike 3 on check swingsThe St. Louis Cardinals slugger responded with emotions on his sleeve.Ogre Palowaski@Wagering_Ogre@JomboyMedia Guy is always complaining2@JomboyMedia Guy is always complainingIt was a relatively quick ejection for Arenado, which he and the St. Louis Cardinals clearly took umbrage with.Kevin Miller@hockey12340@JomboyMedia He didn’t go. Maybe a little bit to much anger but you can’t throw him out especially after a shitty call3@JomboyMedia He didn’t go. Maybe a little bit to much anger but you can’t throw him out especially after a shitty callLosing a star player this early in the game is always bad for the viewing audience.Alivefor5of27@alivefor5of27@JomboyMedia Whether he swung or not, shouldn’t have thrown him out. Superstar gone in the 3rd inning of a rivalry game.1@JomboyMedia Whether he swung or not, shouldn’t have thrown him out. Superstar gone in the 3rd inning of a rivalry game.Some fans had no pity for Arenado. While we don't know exactly what was said, Nolan Arenado was clearly furious with the umpire.Moen@BamaFanBruceLol eat shit and cry twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaNolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three170Nolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three https://t.co/QONubQJESxLol eat shit and cry twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…If he did fully swing the bat across the plate, then this was a great call by the umpire. With so many angles available, one would think it's easy to have a definitive answer.Sean Patrick Hughes@seanphughes99Fun fact....he swung the baseball bat.... twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaNolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three163672Nolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three https://t.co/QONubQJESxFun fact....he swung the baseball bat.... twitter.com/JomboyMedia/st…This has been a rough season for MLB umpires, who have been under fire all year for their calls.NevilleTheCat@FearTheFloofWhy can players be suspended but umpires that make horrific calls and change game outcomes can’t? twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaNolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three162Nolan Arenado was thrown out the game after arguing a checked swing for strike three https://t.co/QONubQJESxWhy can players be suspended but umpires that make horrific calls and change game outcomes can’t? twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…The ejection of Nolan Arenado is a huge blow, which the St. Louis Cardinals will have to overcome.Nolan Arenado has been a huge part of the St. Louis Cardinals' National League Central leadSt. Louis Cardinals v Chicago CubsArenado has had an All-Star season, hitting for a brilliant .301 batting average and 26 home runs. His performances have helped lead the Cardinals to 71 wins and the division lead. Without him for the remainder of the game, the offense will have to come from other places in the lineup.Arenado could not contain his emotions after a call that he disagreed with, and it may end up resulting in a loss.

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