Madison Bumgarner ejected after first inning vs. Marlins

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner was ejected early Wednesday. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Four-time All-Star Madison Bumgarner ejected after first inning of Diamondbacks-Marlins game

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 5/4/22

The Arizona Diamondbacks are vying for a series sweep of the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon and looking to move up to the .500 mark for the first time since the opening week of the 2022 season. Things started out ominously in the bottom of the first inning when Marlins leadoff man Jon Berti knocked a solo home run to give the hosts a 1-0 cushion, but from there, Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner retired the side on three straight flyouts.

As "MadBum" made his way off of the field after the first frame though, things got tense.

Madison Bumgarner has been ejected. Lots happening here. pic.twitter.com/SGl0tZIQZM
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 4, 2022

It appears Bumgarner was ejected for something that was said, and not for what was on his hand. pic.twitter.com/g7TldjHHLs
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 4, 2022

Following the top of the second inning, Miami's starting pitcher — Elieser Hernandez — was checked for possible foreign substances on his pitching hand as well, but the check went without incident.

The difference between MadBum's and Hernandez's hand checks is striking. pic.twitter.com/CRPOuRXBUE
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 4, 2022

Bumgarner entered Wednesday's outing with a 1-1 record, 1.17 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across five starts. He's recorded 15 strikeouts and 11 walks in 23 innings.

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