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June 1, 2007
Yankee manager Joe Torre was ejected from tonight's game at Fenway Park by third-base umpire Jerry Crawford for arguing a call at third base . . . for the second time.
The Yankees had runners on first and second with one out and a 9-3 lead in the top of the fifth inning when they sent Bobby Abreu to steal third. Crawford called him out, even though television replays indicated he was clearly safe. Torre and third-base coach Larry Bowa argued the call at the time.
The Yanks eventually loaded the bases in the inning, and the Red Sox made a pitching change. As reliever J.C. Romero warmed up, the argument ensued between Crawford and members of the Yankees in the third-base dugout. Torre came out to resume the argument, and he was tossed by Crawford.
Torre and Crawford went nose-to-nose in a heated, extended exchange -- much to the delight of the Fenway Park crowd -- before the Yankee manager finally left the field.
Posted by Art Martone 
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