Don Kelly ejected in second game as Pirates manager to fans’ delight

One day after his first win, Pirates manager Don Kelly picked up his first ejection.
Did Don Kelly get ejected as Pirates manager?

This article will be updated momentarily. This article was originally published on fansided.com as Don Kelly ejected in second game as Pirates manager to fans’ delight. One day after his first win, Pirates manager Don Kelly picked up his first ejection. Fans gave him a round of applause for it.

What happened when the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton?

When the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton, they looked like an absolutely defeated team. This was a roster that was put together using the change from Bob Nutting’s couch, but it wasn’t like Shelton had helped the cause much.

Did Pittsburgh ejection ‘warm applause’?

The ejection was met with a round of “warm applause,” according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That’s one way to win over a crowd and a clubhouse.

What was Kelly’s first ejection?

First, this was a solid first ejection for Kelly. He made himself heard from the dugout about the strike zone loud enough to get the umpire’s attention. Then, he quickly jogged out of the dugout once he got tossed and made sure to get his money’s worth. It wasn’t a full-on, Lou Piniella-level meltdown, but still a strong first effort.