Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Ejected in First Inning of Doubleheader Opener

Cora was thrown out after a heated argument over an obstruction call at second base involving Vaughn Grissom.

Alex Cora was ejected in the first inning of the Red Sox's opening game against the Twins on Sunday.
The ejection followed an obstruction call on second baseman Vaughn Grissom during a pickoff attempt by pitcher Nick Pivetta.
Umpires ruled that Grissom's knee blocked the base, allowing Twins' runner Byron Buxton to advance to third.
Cora argued vehemently with the umpiring crew, leading to his ejection by crew chief Alan Porter.
This marks Cora's second ejection of the season and the 16th of his managerial career.