Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable was ejected for the second time in his career on Father's Day, coinciding with a disappointing loss against his former team, the Texas Rangers. Venable's ejection stemmed from a disputed call during the first inning, which ignited a passionate confrontation with umpire Marvin Hudson. Despite the fire exhibited by Venable, the White Sox struggled offensively, leading to a sweep against the Rangers. This marked a particularly emotional game for Venable, reflecting on his connection to the Texas team.
Venable's ejection on Sunday came after a disputed call in the bottom of the first inning during Aaron Civale's at-bat against Corey Seager. Civale appeared to have struck out Seager looking on a 2-2 pitch, but home plate umpire Marvin Hudson ruled it just outside, extending the at-bat to a full count. This call lit a fuse under Venable, escalating into a heated dispute that ended with his ejection.
Being ejected and swept by his former club and mentor added another layer of frustration to an already difficult series for Venable, who likely hoped for a better return to Arlington.
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