Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood was unhappy with umpire CB Bucknor's strike zone during Wednesday's start against the Nationals, and he let him know it during a fifth-inning ejection.
Wood allowed just two unearned runs in 4 2/3 innings, but was clearly displeased with Bucknor calling a pitch to Jayson Werth a ball to load the bases in the fifth. Wood had to be restrained by teammates, while manager Fredi Gonzalez earned an ejection. Wood allowed a run to score to the next batter, and was pulled from the game, earning an ejection on the way out as he had additional words for Bucknor.
Wood was charged with just the two unearned runs on six hits and two walks, while striking out three batters. Wood settle for a no-decision in a 5-2 win, despite leaving the game down 2-0.
Wood is 3-3 with a 3.24 ERA in 75 innings on the season. He has not lasted a full six innings in any of his last four starts, a streak he will attempt to put to an end Tuesday against the Brewers.