Clemson first baseman Jack Crighton was ejected from the Tigers' super regional Game 2 against Florida on Sunday after an altercation between the two teams.
With the Gators up 2-0 in the top of the second inning, Florida pitcher Jac Caglianone and Clemson's Nolan Nawrocki collided on a tag to end the inning after Nawrocki hit a dribbler down the first base line. Caglianone and Nawrocki exchanged words and needed to be separated and the benches cleared for both teams.
During the play, Crighton had surrounded third base. When the altercation between Caglianone and Nawrocki began, he ran into the skirmish with the rest of his teammates.
After a delay, Crighton, who started the play as runner on second base, was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. During the confrontation, he appeared to make contact with a referee.
Both dugouts received warnings for unsportsmanlike conduct, while Tryston McCladdie replaced Crighton at first base.
Crighton will miss Clemson's next game as a result of his expulsion.
In 35 games this year, Crighton posted a .307 batting average with 12 RBIs in 129 plate appearances.
