Female Umpire Sparks Outrage with Dream-Based Player Ejection

ATLANTA, GA—A new female MLB umpire, Stacy Rance, caused a stir Wednesday by ejecting a center fielder during a simulated game for actions in her dream the previous night. The female-umpire-dream-ejection incident has raised questions about her judgment.

“You’re gone!” Rance shouted, citing the player’s dream flirtation with her friend as “unsportsmanlike.” Stationed at second base, she abruptly tossed the player, who protested. “You know what you did!” she retorted. For more on MLB controversies, visit ESPN.

The player’s manager argued, noting the fielder was far from the play. “What could he have done?” he asked. Rance, undeterred, replied, “I’m not explaining!” She ejected the manager too, standing firm against criticism.

Fans demanded Rance’s removal, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred supported her. “She said it was bad, and I trust her,” he said, adding, “#BelieveAllWomen.” The decision fueled debate. Learn about umpiring at MLB.

At press time, ESPN’s Tim Kirkjian praised Rance’s defiance, calling it “ideal for umpiring.”