In a heated moment at New York's ballpark, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch found himself ejected in the top of the fourth inning Thursday, following a contentious video review that didn't go his team's way. The drama unfolded when rookie Gage Workman, who led off the inning with a double, attempted to advance on a bloop single to left by Zach McKinstry. Workman got a bad read on the play and was thrown out at third base by Royals left fielder MJ Melendez.

The Tigers challenged the out call, but after a lengthy review, home plate umpire Jordan Baker announced that the call would stand. Replays appeared to show Workman's hand reaching the bag just as the tag was applied to his back, sparking Hinch's frustration. The manager, known for his usually composed demeanor, was ejected while in the dugout but quickly stormed onto the field to voice his displeasure with Baker. It was one of the most animated exchanges Hinch has had with an umpire in recent memory.

With Hinch out of the game, bench coach George Lombard took over managerial duties for the remainder of the contest. For Tigers fans, this ejection adds another layer of intensity to a season already full of ups and downs—and a reminder that every play, and every review, can shift the momentum in a heartbeat.