The incident occurred in the top of the sixth inning when the Phillies were trailing 8-2.

The play in question occurred when Phillies player Garrett Stubbs squared to bunt and a pitch from Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes bounced in near Stubbs' feet. Initially, Stubbs started heading towards first base, but the umpires conferred and brought him back to continue his plate appearance.

Thomson came out of the dugout to speak with plate umpire Mike Estabrook about the contentious call. What started as a calm conversation quickly escalated as Thomson became increasingly animated. In response, Estabrook made the decision to eject the typically mild-mannered Phillies manager from the game.

Thomson later explained that Estabrook had initially awarded Stubbs first base, but after Orioles manager Brandon Hyde came out to challenge the call, the umpires reversed their decision. Thomson was perplexed by this turn of events, stating that if the initial ruling had been in their favor, the Orioles would have lost their challenge.

In a turn of events, the Phillies did challenge the play after Thomson was ejected, but the call on the field - that there was no hit batter - stood. Burnes then managed to retire Stubbs on a flyout, thwarting the Phillies' attempt to capitalize on the disputed call.

The argument over the hit batter call, coupled with Thomson's ejection, seemed to affect the Phillies' performance on the field. Ultimately, the Baltimore Orioles emerged victorious with a final score of 8-3.

Thomson expressed his frustration at the post-game interview, emphasizing the inconsistency of the umpires' decisions and questioning the use of the Phillies' challenge when the initial call had favored his team. He believed that if Stubbs had been awarded first base, the subsequent lack of evidence would have prevented the call from being overturned.

The ejection of Rob Thomson added a dramatic twist to an already intense game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles. The incident serves as a reminder of the passionate nature of the sport and the potential impact that controversial calls can have on the flow of the game.