Rays player ejected for tapping on helmet at umpire, and he knew exactly what he was doing

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How a tap of the helmet led to the strangest ejection of the MLB season

Sports are filled with unwritten rules, and baseball is absolutely no exception. “Don’t argue balls and strikes” is one of those rules instilled in players when they first start playing the game, but of course, some rules are easier to follow than others.

That rule, coupled with a tap of the helmet, led to one of the most bizarre ejections you might ever see in the major leagues on Sunday.