CHICAGO (AP) - Cubs manager Lou Piniella was ejected for the first time this season in the second inning Sunday night against the White Sox after protesting an appeal call from first base umpire Chad Fairchild.
When the White Sox's Joe Crede had a check swing at a potential third strike, an appeal was made to Fairchild, who ruled no swing and a ball.That brought Piniella out of the dugout yelling in Fairchild's direction. Home plate umpire Rob Drake ejected Piniella, who then began arguing with Drake.
Crew chief Jeff Kellogg came down from third to try to settle the situation. Piniella, known throughout his career for tantrums against umpires, left the field but not before waving at Fairchild and making another angry comment in his direction.
