Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is standing by his decision to skip Monday's game against the New York Mets to attend his daughter's graduation from Boston College.

Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler was ejected in the third inning against the New York Mets and manager Alex Cora followed him to the clubhouse after heated arguments with umpire Mike Estabrook.

Walker Buehler and Alex Cora didn’t last very long on Tuesday at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox starter and manager were tossed from their game against the New York Mets after they erupted at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook over what looked like a clear strike.