Nationals manager Martinez ejected, kicks dirt and crouches behind plate

By PATRICK STEVENS
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez was ejected in the fifth inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, then kicked dirt near the plate and crouched in response to being tossed by crew chief Doug Eddings. Martinez was irked when shortstop CJ Abrams took a called third strike ending the fourth on a pitch that replays showed was low, then was angered when Eddings called a ball on Arizona’s Carson Kelly in the fifth. Eddings appeared to respond to shouting from the Nationals’ dugout, prompting Martinez to come out and argue. Martinez then left to go back to the dugout.