WATCH: Red Sox manager Alex Cora goes wild over Vaughn Grissom's controversial interference call

Boston Red Sox infielder Vaughn Grissom was called for interference in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, which prompted manager Alex Cora to approach the umpires. It moved what would have represented the go-ahead run to third base and Cora was not happy with their decision.

Grissom appeared to drop to a knee at second base, thereby briefly blocking the runner from returning. The throw was late anyway, but the obstruction resulted in an interference call.

As a result, Byron Buxton was placed on third with one out, where a sacrifice fly could change the game. Cora's reaction suggested that he believed it would change the game's trajectory, and he let the umpires know about it.

The umpires initially met to discuss what had happened, and then they made the call. Cora charged out of the dugout and one umpire met him. He kept moving and gesturing about the call and he was in complete disbelief.

Cora got more frustrated and was tossed from the game. He then ran over to second base and screamed about the play before charging the umpires again. One ump tried to block him, but Cora kept going as he returned to the base again and was furious.

He continued jawing at the umpires before finally cooling off enough to leave the field and head into the clubhouse. It was one of the earliest ejections in baseball history.

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Boston Red Sox need every win they can get now

Alex Cora's frustration, especially since he felt the call made could cost his team a game, is understandable since the Boston Red Sox are bordering on elimination. They are barely clinging to life right now, as they are five games out with eight games remaining.

Alex Cora was ejected (Imagn)

It will take a miracle for them to get into the playoffs, but it's not impossible. They need to win every game they can, and that includes Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Twins.

Fortunately, his team responded to his outburst. Cora's departure sparked a three-run bottom of the first after they prevented Buxton from scoring from third. They currently lead by that score.