What the Umpires Had to Say about Max Scherzer's Ejection For the New York Mets

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer was ejected on Wednesday for the alleged use of "sticky stuff" in a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After the game, Scherzer spoke on the situation and maintained his innocence. The umpires have now given their side of the story through a pool reporter.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for allegedly using "sticky stuff." He argued with umpire Phil Cuzzi, but to no avail.

As a result, he faces an MLB-imposed suspension.

After the game, Scherzer explained what was going on, you can see and hear those comments below.

Now, the umpires have given their statement through a pool reporter. Anthony Dicomo, who covers the Mets, has the transcript in a tweet:

"Umpire Dan Bellino (through a pool reporter) says that Max Scherzer's hand "was so sticky that when we touched his hand, our fingers were sticking to his hand. And whatever was on there remained on our fingers afterwards for a couple innings."'

Umpire Dan Bellino (through a pool reporter) says that Max Scherzer's hand "was so sticky that when we touched his hand, our fingers were sticking to his hand. And whatever was on there remained on our fingers afterwards for a couple innings."

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 19, 2023

Now, for what Scherzer had to say, which came out before the umpires statement:

"After the second inning, my hand was a little clumpy from the rosin and sweat, and it was clumpy, and Phil (the umpire) told me to wash it off, came back out there after the third with alcohol. I washed it with alcohol... and when I went out there, the alcohol for a little bit there can be sticky, with the rosin, that can happen.... I pitched the third and knew I was going to get checked in the fourth, I would have to be absolute idiot to try to do anything when I'm coming back out for the fourth... when you use sweat and rosin, your hand is sticky but I don't get how I get ejected when I'm in front of the MLB officials, doing exactly what you want and being deemed that my hand is too sticky when I'm using legal substances, I do not understand that."

Max Scherzer maintains he did nothing wrong before getting ejected in the 4th inning.

Scherzer added: "I swear on my kids' lives, I'm not using anything else. This is sweat and rosin. Sweat and rosin."#LGM

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— Ryan Field (@RyanFieldABC) April 19, 2023

The Mets travel to San Francisco on Thursday for the start of a new series. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET.

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