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Tennessee’s Drew Gilbert and pitching coach Frank Anderson ejected from NCAA Tournament game vs Notre Dame

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Knoxville, Tennessee-with Tennessee Notre Dame Square Off at NCAA Tournament.. Super Regional began on Friday night and both teams played in Game 1. Already controversial in Knoxville were fireworks from Irish batters and explosions from Wols.

In the bottom five innings, Notre Dame led 8-2, with Notre Dame leading 8-2. Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert at batBut what comes next could change the dynamics of Saturday’s rematch. After the home plate referee called for a strike, Gilbert turned around and told the referee that the call was “F — ing Terrible,” according to the video of the case. I’m not a lip reader and I didn’t know from a play standpoint, but the video seems to be checked out.

Tennessee Head Coach Tony Wittero is a referee during the NCAA Super Regional match between the Tennessee Voluntes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on June 10, 2022 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Discuss the phone call with.

Tennessee Head Coach Tony Wittero is a referee during the NCAA Super Regional match between the Tennessee Voluntes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on June 10, 2022 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Discuss the phone call with.
(Photo by Brian Lin / Icon Sports Wire via Getty Images)

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After the referee immediately threw Gilbert, a Tennessee pitching coach rushed out of the dugout to share his thoughts with the home plate referee. It also led to his exit. According to NCAA rulesBoth Gilbert and Anderson are forced to miss Saturday’s match due to being sent off.

Tennessee head coach Tony Wittero and outfielder Drew Gilbert (1) were on June 10, 2022 between the Tennessee Volunteers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Respond to calls during NCAA Super Regional matches.

Tennessee head coach Tony Wittero and outfielder Drew Gilbert (1) were on June 10, 2022 between the Tennessee Volunteers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Respond to calls during NCAA Super Regional matches.
(Photo by Brian Lin / Icon Sports Wire via Getty Images)

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Vols struggled all night Notre Dame hits four Homers Up to the first 4 innings. It will take some effort for Tennessee to return to this game.

Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert (1) hits the ball in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional between Tennessee Volunteers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on June 10, 2022 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. I did.

Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert (1) hits the ball in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional between Tennessee Volunteers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on June 10, 2022 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. I did.
(Photo by Brian Lin / Icon Sports Wire via Getty Images)

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these are Two teams face off in Game 2 Saturday afternoon.

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