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Terry Francona ejected for arguing after Michael Brantley HBP

MLB, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona was ejected in the fifth inning Wednesday against Kansas City.

Francona was thrown out by plate umpire Tom Woodring after the Indians' Michael Brantley was hit in the leg by a pitch from Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie.

Francona was upset Guthrie wasn't ejected because Woodring had warned both benches after Guthrie hit Jason Kipnis in the second inning.

Francona argued with Woodring and crew chief Gary Cederstrom before leaving the field to a loud ovation.

The ejection was Francona's third of the season and the 39th of his career.

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