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One of the stranger sequences. My view through the tube & beer bottles: 
1) Top 3rd runners on 2nd and 3rd one out, 1st base ump Todd Tichener blows call on Olivo. Everyone else in the stadium got that one right but that dude. He was either a) fixated on the cotton candy vendor 15 rows up behind home plate or b) bestowing the homefield advantage, not immediately realizing it was outside the 'close call' zone. It's not effin close.
2) Says Milton Bradley, loudly with his bad words. Root guys weakly labeled his actions uncalled for... nay, it's exactly what was called for and if I'm Eric Wedge MB gets a game ball. Milton hates unfairness, is a solid teammate and an emotional dude. He has Olivo's back & lets everyone know it, draws attention to the injustice repeatedly.
3) Until 2nd base ump Gerry Davis ejects him. Did he bait Bradley or were they dancing? Hard to tell from the camera, but based on future events looked like a waltz to me.
4) Bottom 5th bases loaded none out - similarly high leverage situation to Top 3rd. Davis makes the clear make up call @2nd, very nearly as obvious as the call in the 3rd, completing the dance with a flourish. Sox barely make a fuss, even the Sox fans uncharacteristicly barely whimper. It's understood.