Verlander Ejected! Umpire's Brutal Response Goes Viral!
Justin Verlander had a weekend to forget! The San Francisco Giants were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays, and Verlander himself had a rough outing on Friday, surrendering four earned runs in just 2 2/3 innings. But the drama didn't stop there.
Verlander Ejected, Umpire Roasts Him!
In Sunday's 8-6 loss, the veteran pitcher was ejected from the dugout after exchanging words with home plate umpire Chad Whitson. What followed was unexpected. After ejecting Verlander, Whitson appeared to fire back, saying, "How about you worry about getting out of the third inning, huh?"
Umpire Chad Whitson with a wayyyyy out of bounds shot at Justin Verlander when he ejected the future Hall of Famer on Sunday🥴 pic.twitter.com/ebenZX5CB0
— KNBR (@KNBR) July 21, 2025
The umpire's comment, referencing Verlander's short outing on Friday, has gone viral, sparking debate among baseball fans. Was it a justified retort or an unprofessional jab?
Missed Calls and Frustrations
Adding fuel to the fire, reports suggest Whitson had a questionable performance behind the plate, with many missed calls during the game. This likely contributed to Verlander and the Giants' overall frustration.
Umpire: Chad Whitson
— Umpire Scorecards (@UmpScorecards) July 21, 2025
Final: Giants 6, Blue Jays 8#SFGiants // #LightsUpLetsGo#SFvsTOR // #TORvsSF
More stats for this ump 👇https://t.co/pWyMlcP6V2 pic.twitter.com/C1VbnqF1Te
Ultimately, the Giants are on a five-game losing streak and need to turn things around. Whether the ejection incident was a symptom of deeper issues remains to be seen.