Phillies' Rob Thomson Ejected over Pitch Clock Dispute Following MLB Complaint

The issues with the pitch clock at Citizens Bank Park are still prevalent, and frustrations are showing.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson was ejected in the sixth inning of the team's 9-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers after arguing with home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz about the pitch clock.

Ortiz would not reset the clock after Phillies starter Aaron Nola requested a new baseball, which caused Thomson to show frustration with Ortiz and eventually third-base umpire Bill Miller, who tossed the manager from the game.

Thomson received an ovation from the Phillies fans, and spoke about the incident after the game.

"They weren't going to let Nola switch out the baseball because they thought he was stalling for time," Thomson said. "Part of the rule is that you're not supposed to delay or you could have a violation, but, it doesn't specifically talk about throwing baseballs out."

Thomson then elaborated about the textures of baseballs and that he was "upset that they weren't going to let him switch out the baseballs."

The franchise filed a complaint against MLB for how the clock was being operated at Citizens Bank Park, as they have noticed an increase in the speed.

Philadelphia, who reached the World Series last fall, currently sit in third place in the NL East with a 31-33 record.