Arizona State's Hairston ejected for bat flip during NCAA Tournament game

Arizona State's Landon Hairston Jr. was ejected from a postseason game against Nebraska on May 31, 2026, following a bat flip after striking out. This incident occurred during the NCAA Tournament Lincoln Regional and drew significant backlash from fans who criticized the umpiring. Hairston will miss the next game due to the unsportsmanlike conduct ruling. His coach, Willie Bloomquist, defended Hairston, stating that a warning would have been more appropriate given the emotional intensity of the game. Despite the ejection, Arizona State won the game 11-8.

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