Referee ejects Scherzer for ‘sticky’ glove in Mets’ win over Dodgers

New York Mets’ beat Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday despite Max Scherzer being ejected in the fourth inning after the umpires’ customary check of his glove.

Nimmo hit a two-run homer off Noah Syndergaard (0-3) in the fifth inning, and he singled and scored on Mark Canha’s two-run double in the ninth to complete his second career five-hit game.

Five Mets relievers filled in resourcefully for Scherzer, who was furious when umpire Phil Cuzzi tossed him after the inspection of his glove. Scherzer yelled “It’s rosin!” at umpires when was ejected after three scoreless innings of one-hit ball.

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