Rose Pushes Ump After Reds Lose
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CINCINNATI — A postgame argument between first base umpire Joe West and Cincinnati Red second baseman Ron Oester Tuesday night escalated into a shoving match involving Red Manager Pete Rose, Oester and West.
The argument started with a call on a 2-and-2 pitch to Mark Grace in the top of the 12th, which plate umpire Bill Hohn called a ball.
In the bottom of the 12th, Oester took a 3-and-2 pitch and was called out by Hohn to end the game. Shouting followed between Oester and Hohn and again, West joined in.
Words were exchanged and West pushed Oester.
Oester had to be restrained by teammates as he attempted to reach West, who was leaving the field and heading for the tunnel behind home plate.
Rose also intervened and argued with West, subsequently pushing him several times.
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