Tempers flared in Queens on Thursday as Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was ejected during a heated matchup against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The flashpoint came in the fourth inning, when a controversial out call at third base sent Hinch charging onto the field to confront home plate umpire Jordan Baker.

The drama began when Tigers infielder Gage Workman laced a double off Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, a rising star and National League Rookie of the Year candidate. On the next play, Zach McKinstry lifted a blooper to left field. Workman hesitated, unsure if the ball would be caught. It dropped onto the grass, but by the time he broke for third, he was called out on an incredibly close play.

The stadium’s massive, crystal-clear videoboard seemed to tell a different story: Workman’s hand appeared to reach the bag just ahead of the tag. After a video review upheld the call, Hinch erupted. He stormed onto the field, animated and furious, and was promptly ejected for arguing. In my eyes—and likely yours—he was safe.

This wasn’t just a manager losing his cool; it was a moment of raw passion in a game where inches decide everything. For Tigers fans, it’s a reminder that baseball is as much about heart as it is about stats. And for anyone who loves the game, it’s the kind of fire that makes every pitch, swing, and call unforgettable.

Whether you’re repping the Old English D or just love the drama of a good baseball scrap, moments like these are why we wear our team colors with pride.