Samford-Mercer college baseball game descends into chaos with mom ejected, team pulled after home run
Who needs Yankees-Red Sox when you've got Samford vs. Mercer?
Fireworks erupted Saturday during a Southern Conference tournament game between the two schools after Samford's Michael Gupton hit a two-run homer to give the Bulldogs a 5-1 lead in the sixth inning.
As he showboated his way around the bases, Gupton could be seen yelling at Mercer shortstop Bradley Frye and the Mercer dugout as Gupton made his way from third to home.
3 Michael Gupton reacts after hitting a home run during Samford's game against Mercer.
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Gupton continued to celebrate, which angered Frye and the rest of the Mercer team. Frye attempted to follow Gupton before the umpires stopped him.
That led to Mercer's coaching staff arguing with the umpire crew, and Mercer began taking players off the field to protest Gupton's actions.
Southeast Conference commissioner Michael Cross eventually talked to the umpires on the field, and Gupton and Frye were both tossed from the game.
3 Michael Gupton celebrates after hitting a home run during Samford's game against Mercer.
Screengrab via X/@11point7
Mercer pitching coach Tanner Gordon and Samford assistant coach Gil Walker were also ejected.
The penalties extended to the stands, as Frye's mother was also ejected from the stadium after she made her way onto the top of the dugout when her son was tossed.
All of it led to a delay in the game of almost 25 minutes before play resumed.
3 Mercer's game against Samford turned chaotic after a home run.
Screengrab via X/@11point7
Later, Mercer third baseman Brant Baughcum was tossed after he shoved a Samford player who was thrown out in a rundown.
Samford went on to win, 5-1, to advance to the championship game against East Tennessee State.
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