Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell was tossed from Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after a heated disagreement with home plate umpire Edwin Jimenez. Bell's ejection came in the second inning following Spencer Steer's strikeout, a call Bell vehemently disputed. He engaged in a lengthy argument with Jimenez, pointing at the plate and drawing the strike zone in the dirt, before crew chief Brian O’Nora intervened, ultimately sending Bell to the showers.

The Reds held a brief lead after scoring their first run in three games, but the Brewers rallied to a 4-3 victory. Rookie Andruw Monasterio's go-ahead single in the eighth inning proved decisive, securing the sweep for Milwaukee and pushing them two games ahead of Cincinnati in the NL Central. This marks their first division lead since May 25th.

While Bell's ejection energized the home crowd, it ultimately couldn't change the outcome. This marks Bell's 25th ejection since becoming the Reds' manager in 2019. Despite the frustrating series, Bell remained optimistic, emphasizing the need to move forward and get back on track. Brewers manager Craig Counsell, on the other hand, celebrated the sweep, acknowledging the significance of the series win and their upcoming games against the Reds.

This intense divisional matchup underscores the tight race in the NL Central. With both teams vying for playoff contention, expect more fireworks when they face off again soon.