Molina and Matheny ejected after close play

First base umpire Clint Fagan had a quick hook. St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had a short fuse. This proved a combustible combination on Sunday as Fagan ejected Molina, leading to an epic meltdown from the four-time All-Star.Matheny got into it with the umpire while trying to hold back an increasingly agitated and physical Molina. Moments later, Matheny was ejected as well.The explanation was that he threw his equipment," Matheny said, via the St. Louis Dispatch. "It's a very poor explanation in my mind. A shame, you know, the guy plays with passion. He's frustrated with himself, which happens every single day in this league, and the wrong decision was made.