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Michael Wacha’s wardrobe malfunction sparks bizarre ejection of A's coach
TL;DR
Michael Wacha experienced a wardrobe malfunction during a game, leading to the ejection of A's hitting coach Chris Cron. The incident occurred when Wacha removed a loose chain while pitching without stepping off the mound.
Key points
- Michael Wacha had a wardrobe malfunction during a game.
- Wacha's chain got loose while pitching to Carlos Cortes.
- A's hitting coach Chris Cron was ejected following the incident.
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Kansas City Royals ace Michael Wacha was in the middle of pitching to Athletics slugger Carlos Cortes when he suffered a wardrobe malfunction. Wacha's chain got loose and the right-hander removed and placed it in his back pocket all in one motion without stepping away from the mound.
Without allegedly giving a nod to the hitter, Wacha darted a fastball for a strike. Soon after, the home plate umpire heard some noise coming out of the A's dugout. The next thing we know, he ejected a coaching member of the A's staff. First, there was confusion on who was actually ejected before A's hitting coach Chris Cron came out to confirm if he was the one who was thrown out.
Broadcasters suggested that Chron was upset about the fact that Walker, dealing with a wardrobe slip, didn't step off, and all in one motion took the chain off, put it in his back pocket, and then stepped right into his windup, his delivery, and came home. Cortes clearly wasn't ready.
After the ejection, Wacha threw a ball, leading to a walk.
Q&A
What caused the ejection of A's coach Chris Cron?
Chris Cron was ejected after the home plate umpire reacted to noise from the A's dugout during Wacha's wardrobe malfunction.
How did Michael Wacha's wardrobe malfunction happen?
Wacha's chain became loose, prompting him to remove it and place it in his back pocket while continuing his pitching motion.
Was Carlos Cortes ready to hit when Wacha pitched?
No, Carlos Cortes was not ready as Wacha's wardrobe slip occurred without stepping off the mound, catching him off guard.
