TORONTO (AP) — San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis and manager Gabe Kapler were ejected for arguing in the third inning of Thursday’s game at Toronto, the team’s first two ejections this season.
Plate umpire John Tumpane ejected Davis after the infielder argued when he was called out looking on a 3-2 pitch that ended the top of the third, stranding two runners.
Kapler was ejected after he came out to argue Tumpane’s call on the full-count sinker from right-hander Chris Bassitt.
Spencer Torkelson homered twice and Andy Ibañez had the go-ahead RBI single as the Detroit Tigers earned a series split against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers with a 8-5 victory.
The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran infielder Mike Moustakas from Colorado moments after their 25-1 victory over the Rockies.
Brayan Bello pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the sloppy Chicago White Sox.
Casey Schmitt replaced Davis at third base in the bottom of the third.
Tumpane approached the visitor’s dugout while the Giants were batting in the fourth and exchanged words with bench coach Kai Correa.
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