Bryce Harper’s confrontation with umpire under review by MLB — VIDEO

By HOWARD FENDRICH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

9 years ago

Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, center, is restrained by bench coach Chris Speier, left, pitching coach Mike Maddux, second from left, and hitting coach Rick Schu (39) after Harper was ejected in the dugout during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, May 9, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4. (Nick Wass/AP)

Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, center, is restrained by pitching coach Mike Maddux, left, and hitting coach Rick Schu (39) after Harper was ejected in the dugout during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, May 9, 2016, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4. (Nick Wass/AP)

WASHINGTON — Major League Baseball says it is reviewing Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper’s confrontation with an umpire to decide whether he should be disciplined.

Harper was ejected by plate umpire Brian Knight while in the dugout during the ninth inning of Washington’s 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

When someone is tossed from a game in the majors, he is required to leave the dugout.

Moments after Monday’s ejection, pinch hitter Clint Robinson hit a tiebreaking, game-ending home run, and Harper ran onto the field with his teammates to celebrate. Harper pointed toward Knight and cursed at the umpire.

After the game, Harper described what he said as “a couple choice words.” He did not speak to reporters in the clubhouse before Tuesday’s game.

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