Troy Tulowitzki is ejected in 8th inning of ALCS Game 3

TORONTO (AP) -- Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was ejected for arguing with plate umpire John Hirschbeck before the top of the eighth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals.

Tulowitzki was upset after being called out on strikes to begin the bottom of the seventh. Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin also struck out looking for the second out of the inning.

Tulowitzki had to be restrained by teammates as he argued with Hirschbeck when the Blue Jays took the field for the eighth. Manager John Gibbons and bench coach DeMarlo Hale also came out to break up the dispute.

Cliff Pennington replaced Tulowitzki, entering at second base, while Ryan Goins moved from second to shortstop.

The Blue Jays went on to win in 11-8 to cut the ALCS deficit.

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