Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. New York Mets star Max Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he got into a heated conversation with umpires over a substance on his hands.
Scherzer was subjected to a substance check in between innings. Umpires looked closely at the three-time Cy Young Award winner’s fingers.
After an animated conversation, the umpires determined to toss Scherzer and take his glove. New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) throws during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) SNY reporter Steve Gelbs noted on the game broadcast that Scherzer was "adamant" that it was "just rosin" on his fingers and nothing illegal on his hands. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Keith Hernandez added that he heard from one of the retired umpires nearby, and he said the officials on the field didn’t like how sticky his hand was.
They asked Scherzer to change his glove and gave him a warning. The second time they checked him they still weren’t happy with the stickiness of his hand and then tossed him, Hernandez said the umpire told him.