In Atlanta tonight, after Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano gave up back-to-back home runs to the Braves' Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla, he threw a pitch way inside to Chipper Jones and would have hit him in the hip had Jones not moved out of the way.
Home plate umpire Tim Timmons immediately ejected Zambrano. The Braves began to come out of the dugout, but Timmons was able to prevent a bench clearing brawl by forcing the Braves players back to the bench.
Watch video of the play here courtesy of MLB.com.
Zambrano was understandably upset as he gave up five home runs in tonight's game, which ties a Cubs team record. However, the Cubs were probably not expecting what happened next:
Carlos Zambrano mulling retirement? [ESPN]
Home plate umpire Tim Timmons immediately ejected Zambrano. The Braves began to come out of the dugout, but Timmons was able to prevent a bench clearing brawl by forcing the Braves players back to the bench.
Watch video of the play here courtesy of MLB.com.
Zambrano was understandably upset as he gave up five home runs in tonight's game, which ties a Cubs team record. However, the Cubs were probably not expecting what happened next:
After the ejection, Zambrano cleaned out his locker, left the visitors' clubhouse before the game was over and told Cubs team personnel he was considering retiring, according to manager Mike Quade.Will Zambrano follow through with his retirement? Stay tuned.
Carlos Zambrano mulling retirement? [ESPN]
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