Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez was ejected in the fifth inning after arguing balls and strikes against the Mets. Ramirez had singled twice and driven in three runs as the Dodgers took a 5-0 lead, but was called for his second strikeout in the top of the fifth and took exception. The left fielder flipped his bat and helmet toward the Dodgers' third-base dugout after the strikeout in the fifth. As he walked away from the plate, Manny unfastened the straps of his arm protector and without looking flipped it behind him in the direction of the home plate umpire.