BOSTON -- In a dramatic start to the opening game of a split doubleheader against Minnesota, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected in the first inning at Fenway Park. The incident unfolded after an interference call allowed Byron Buxton to advance to third base, prompting Cora to confront the umpires.
Cora's confrontation with the umpiring crew escalated quickly, leading to his ejection by crew chief Alan Porter. The manager's visible frustration was met with applause from the fans as he made his way off the field.