Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson was sent to the showers early after a home plate umpire ejected him following one of the weirdest strikeouts you'll see in MLB.
During his second at-bat of the game, Anderson believed San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb was taking too long on the mound and wanted to use the lone timeout he’s allowed at the plate.
But home plate umpire D.J. Reyburn didn’t grant Anderson time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 3, 2023, in Chicago. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Anderson was already walking out of the batter’s box, and Webb never broke stride in his windup throwing a change-up right down the heart of the plate on the 1-2 pitch.
Strike three. Reyburn rung Anderson up, which started a fiasco that delayed the game. Anderson was already gesturing toward Reyburn, pointing at his eyes, suggesting Reyburn should have been watching him step out of the box. PADRES' MANNY MACHADO EJECTED FOR ARGUING PITCH TIMER VIOLATOIN THAT RESULTED IN STRIKEOUT As Luis Robert Jr.