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"FacebookPinterest(GIF via @theScore).gif\n\nAfter a 3-0 pitch was called a strike during the 7th inning of a 7-3 Red Sox win over the Orioles in Baltimore this Saturday, Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, not happy with the call, went on to strike out. Arguing with the umpire on his way to the bench and gesturing that the 3-0 pitch was high, he surprised everyone by taking his bat and furiously destroying the visiting bullpen's phone. Below are eyewitness accounts of the event from those who were closest to it:\n\nOrtiz's Elbow Pad: The 3-0 pitch was high. I mean, I was right there.\n\nTub of Dubble Bubble: I didn't have the best view of the pitch, to be honest. I was behind Pedroia's head.\n\nOrtiz's Bat: Yep. It was definitely high. But did Dave need to do what he did next? We're partners. I don't like when umps take away our at bats either\u2014but I've gotta say no. Definitely a no.\n\nDustin Pedroia's Towel: I was shocked. Ortiz is usually calm. A gentle giant, you know?\n\nBullpen Phone: There are days when you wonder, should I really be where I am right now? Should I have taken the job in the dugout? Did I take enough risks in my life? That day\u2014us phone's in the stadium just call it \"that day\"\u2014I feel a little guilty but, I was glad I was where I was. Safe in the bullpen. I consider myself lucky.\n\nDugout Phone: I woke up that morning and thought it would be like any other day. It wasn't.\n\nYour browser does not support iframes.\n\nOrtiz's Bat: When he gently tossed me towards the dugout after that 3-0 pitch, I was like I always am after a walk\u2014I would have liked to have seen a hit, but yeah, a walk is better than a strikeout. But then he picked me up after having words with the ref about the call and I knew, I could feel it in his hands: we're not getting on base.\n\nOrtiz's Elbow Pad: After that 3-0 pitch. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Whif. Whif. I was angry at the ump, yeah, but was hoping David could pull it together.\n\nTub of Dubble Bubble: I hear the crowd booing so I look up and see Ortiz walking towards the dugout, fuming. Like smoke is coming out of his ears. He looks like he's going to do something. Most guys throw bats and helmets onto the field, so I'm looking over at them and you can just tell, they're scared.\n\nDugout Phone: Yeah. I was thinking the bats and helmets are just going to get tossed around and the poor bat boy is going to have to clean things up. But then WHAM. And again WHAM. I lost count after that. I'm used to ringing\u2014I'm a phone after all, but this was a different kind of ringing.\n\nBullpen Phone: The other end just went silent. I didn't know what happened until I saw the replay on the Jumbotron.\n\nPedroia's Towel: If you watch the GIF that's all over the place now, you'll see Dustin used me as a shield. I got the brunt of the blast. I'm not used to that. I don't blame him, it's instinct, but he really just should have moved over. Think about it: I'm soft and absorbent\u2014I'm not the most effective shield.\n\nTub of Dubble Bubble: It's a twisted thought, but sometimes I see the events unfolding and I picture Ortiz wailing on me instead. Like a pinata. I mean, I'm practically a pinata, you know?\n\nOrtiz's Bat: Hey. I'm a victim in this too. I was made to hit balls. It's what I live for. Homers. Triples. Doubles. Singles. Even bunts. I take pride in those, too. But this? This kind of silliness? I didn't sign up for any of this.\n\nOrtiz's Elbow Pad: No one says anything about me, but watch the video. He throws me out onto the field before getting tossed out. I mean, why? After all the support I've given him? Literally. I support his arm.\n\nDugout Phone: The amazing thing is I was fully functional after the incident. John Farrell [the Red Sox manager] picked me up and I was crackly, but I worked fine.\n\nBullpen Phone: Best phone call I ever got. You can't believe how happy I was to hear Dugout Phone.\n\nDugout phone: I got fid up with a new case. Ortiz jokingly swung at me on Sunday night and people laughed, but I'm not laughing. I'm not laughing. He never said sorry. Should Ortiz be disciplined, though? That's not for me to say."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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