Ortiz charges at ump after strike calls, ejection

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An irate David Ortiz had to be held back by manager John Farrell and other members of the Boston Red Sox after charging out of the dugout and arguing a called third strike with one out and the bases loaded in the ninth inning Friday night in the Bronx.

Down 3-2, the Red Sox loaded the bases with one out against New York Yankees closer Andrew Miller.

When plate umpire Ron Kulpa called a 3-and-1 pitch for a questionable strike, Ortiz turned around and voiced his displeasure at the call, drawing Farrell out of the dugout. The manager was ejected.

On-deck hitter Hanley Ramirez tried to …

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