Saturday, August 22, 2020

MLB Ejection 31 - Nestor Ceja (1; Martin Maldonado)

HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Astros bench player Martin Maldonado (warnings) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Astros-#Padres game. With one out and two on, Padres batter Trent Grisham hit a home run off Astros pitcher Brandon Bielak, his second of the game, to give San Diego a 6-1 lead. Subsequent Padres batter Fernando Tatis then took a first-pitch changeup from Bielak for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a crew consultation and issuance of warnings. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Tatis on his left thigh, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 6-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 13-2.

This is Nestor Ceja (103)'s first ejection of 2020.
Nestor Ceja now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 2).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 QOCU = 4).

This is the 31st ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 16th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Maldonado did not participate in the game.
This is Houston's 2nd ejection of 2020, 2nd in the AL West (OAK 3; HOU 2; LAA, TEX 1; SEA 0).
This is Martin Maldonado's 1st ejection since May 8, 2019 (Brian Knight; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nestor Ceja's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Houston Asterisks vs. San Diego Padres, 8/22/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Debut of Umpire Ryan Wills

Umpire Ryan Wills made his MLB debut during Saturday's Marlins-Nationals doubleheader in Washington, DC with chief Ron Kulpa's crew of Chris Segal and Ramon De Jesus.

Wills began his Minor League career in 2011, officiating the Gulf Coast, Appalachian, South Atlantic, California, Carolina, Texas, Eastern, Florida Instructional, and International Leagues, as well as the Arizona Fall League following graduation from the Jim Evans Academy for Professional Umpiring.

He was the featured second umpire in Skyler Shown's 2019 ejection of Durham Bulls Manager Brady Williams.
RelatedMiLB Durham Ejection (7/4/19).

Wills is the 15th different umpire to debut during the 2020 MLB regular season.
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Retired MLB Ump Cederstrom's New Career - High School Football Referee

After 31 years of service as an MLB umpire, Gary Cederstrom retired after working Game 7 of the 2019 World Series. But retirement was short lived as Cede worked his first game since the Fall Classic: as a high school football referee in North Dakota.

The North Dakota High School Activities Association, with fewer coronavirus cases to manage than many other states across the country, proceeded with its fall sports season, kicking off its football campaign Friday night across the state, and at TGU Towner High School, that's where Cederstrom found himself albeit not in his umpiring uniform, but in black and white stripes and a white hat.

The NDHSAA welcomed Minot, ND's Cederstrom and his crew to Friday Night Lights, noting that prior to TGU's Friday night victory over Trenton HS, Cederstrom's last athletic contest officiated was Game 7 of the 2019 World Series.

Cederstrom isn't the only umpire to stay engaged with officiating after retiring from baseball.

Jake O'Donnell served as an NBA referee from 1967-1995, while moonlighting during basketball's offseason as an American League umpire from 1968-1971...former Minor League umpire Bill Spooner joined the NBA referee staff after retiring from baseball...after retiring from umpiring, Bill Roemer became a state representative in Ohio, introducing House Bill 208 to bring the penalty for assaulting a sports official in line with that of teachers, school administrators, and bus drivers.

And, of course, Bob Davidson returned to the high school field on April 1, 2019.
Related PostBob Davidson to Return to Baseball for Third Time (4/1/19).

Friday, August 21, 2020

MLB Debut of Umpire Alex MacKay

Umpire Alex MacKay made his MLB debut during Friday night's Twins-Royals game in Kansas City alongside Crew Chief Jerry Meals and umpires Jeremie Rehak and Ed Hickox.

MacKay joins the major leagues by way of the MiLB Umpire Academy and stops in the Florida Instructional, Pioneer, Florida State, Southern and Pacific Coast Leagues.

He officiated the 2017 Southern League All-Star Game in Florida and 2018 Southern League All-Star Game in Birmingham.

MacKay becomes the 14th rookie debut during MLB's shortened 2020 season.
Related PostMLB Debut of Umpire David Arrieta (8/21/20).
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MLB Debut of Umpire David Arrieta

Umpire David Arrieta made his MLB debut Friday during the Blue Jays-Rays game in Tampa Bay, joining chief Marty Foster and his crew of Sean Barber and Randy Rosenberg, who made his own MLB debut on August 4.

Venezuela's fifth umpire at the Major League level, Arrieta officiated in the Venezuelan, New York-Penn, Florida State, Southern, and Pacific Coast Leagues following graduation from the Jim Evans Academy for Professional Umpiring.

He also was assigned the 2016 Southern League All-Star Game.

Arrieta becomes the 13th rookie debut during MLB's shortened 2020 season.
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Thursday, August 20, 2020

MLB Ejection 30 - Tripp Gibson (1; Colin Moran)

3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Pirates DH Colin Moran (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Indians-#Pirates game. With none out and none on, Moran attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 knuckle-curve from Indians pitcher Shane Bieber. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board, the batter swung (3-5-1), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 1-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-0.


This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s first ejection of 2020.
Tripp Gibson now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 3).
Dan Iassogna now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 30th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 15th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Moran was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is Pittsburgh's 3rd ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 3; CHC, CIN 1; MIL, STL 0).
This is Colin Moran's first career MLB ejection.
This is Tripp Gibson's 1st ejection since July 6, 2019 (Mickey Callaway; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 8/20/20 | Video as follows:

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

MLB Ejections 27-29 - Mark Ripperger (3-5; LAD)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Dodgers Hitting Coach Robert Van Scoyoc, Manager Dave Roberts and 1B Max Muncy (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the Dodgers-Mariners game. With one out and none on, Muncy took a 2-1 splitter from Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker for a called second strike beforing striking out swinging on the 2-2 pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.43, pz 1.47 [sz_bot 1.54 / RAD 1.42]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct*. At the time of the ejections, the Mariners were leading, 5-3. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

These are Mark Ripperger (90)'s third, fourth, and fifth ejections of 2020.
Mark Ripperger now has 23 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 2 QOCY] = 23).
Crew Chief Adrian Johnson now has 4 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 3 Correct Call = 4).
*This pitch was located 1.60 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 27th, 28th, and 29th ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 14th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Muncy was 1-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 10th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Los Angeles' 1-3rd ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL West (LAD 3; ARI, SD 1; COL, SF 0).
This is Robert Van Scoyoc's first career MLB ejection.
This is Max Muncy's first career MLB ejection.
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since Sept 20, 2019 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Ripperger's 3/4th ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 5 (Jayce Tingler; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners, 8/19/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 26 - Alfonso Marquez (1; Danny Santana)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected Rangers 1B Danny Santana (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 10th inning of the #Rangers-#Padres game. With one out and the bases loaded, Santana took a 3-2 sinker from Padres pitcher Tim Hill for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and waist-high (px -0.70, pz 2.60 [sz_top 3.32]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 6-3, in 10 innings.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s first ejection of 2020.
Alfonso Marquez now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).
^UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 2.57 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 26th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Santana was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2020, T-2nd in the AL West (OAK 3; HOU, LAA, TEX 1; SEA 0).
This is Danny Santana's first career MLB ejection.
This is Alfonso Marquez's 1st ejection since Sept 14, 2019 (Joe Maddon; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. San Diego Padres, 8/19/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Debut of Umpire Paul Clemons

Umpire Paul Clemons made his MLB debut Wednesday in Kansas City during the Reds-Royals doubleheader alongside chief Jeff Nelson and his crew of umpires John Tumpane and CB Bucknor.

A Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring graduate in 2011, Clemons has officiated in the Midwest, Arizona Instructional, California, Eastern, Pacific Coast, and Arizona Fall Leagues, having worked the 2019 PCL Championship Series.

All in the Family: Paul's brother Charlie Clemons is a former Minor League Baseball umpire while his father Duane officiates at the NCAA level and has officiated college games with Charlie as a partner.

Not to be confused with former Astros pitcher Paul Clemens, who was ejected in 2014 for throwing at A's batter Jed Lowrie.
RelatedMLB Ejection 018 - Toby Basner (4/24/14).

Clemons is the 12th umpire make his MLB debut during the 2020 regular season.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

MLB Ejection 25 - Jeremie Rehak (1; Marwin Gonzalez)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Twins 1B Marwin Gonzalez (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 10th inning of the #Brewers-#Twins game. With one out and one on (R2), Gonzalez took a 3-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Josh Hader for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.16, pz 3.60 [sz_top 3.43 / RAD 3.56 / MOE 3.64]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 12 innings.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s first ejection of 2020.
Jeremie Rehak now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).
*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 25th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 12th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Gonzalez was 0-5 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Minnesota's 1st ejection of 2020, 2nd in the AL Central (DET 2; MIN 1; CLE, CWS, KC 0).
This is Marwin Gonzalez's 1st ejection since June 19, 2018 (Pat Hoberg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jeremie Rehak's 1st ejection since Sept 21, 2019 (Marcus Thames; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins, 8/18/20 | Video as follows:

Heads Up - Officiating Baseball's Unwritten Rules

After Padres batter Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam in Texas, Rangers Manager Chris Woodward—and even San Diego skipper Jayce Tingler—bemoaned a violation of one of baseball's so-called unwritten rules. As an umpire, what mindset should we take into the next game, given Texas' stated animosity in response to Tatis' actions?

Said Woodward after the game, "There's a lot of unwritten rules that are constantly being challenged in today's game. I didn't like it, personally. You're up by seven in the eighth inning; it's typically not a good time to swing 3–0. It's kind of the way we were all raised in the game. But, like I said, the norms are being challenged on a daily basis, so—just because I don't like it doesn't mean it's not right."

Tingler described it as, "a learning opportunity and that's it. He'll grow from it."

If it's not in OBR, don't call it.
For the record, Texas pitcher Ian Gibaut (having substituted into the game for the grand slam-surrendering Juan Nicasio) threw his first pitch to subsequent batter Manny Machado behind Machado's back, drawing the attention of HP Umpire Nestor Ceja—working his first-ever MLB regular season plate job—who convened chief Alfonso Marquez's crew to determine whether or not to issue warnings pursuant to OBR 6.02(c)(9) [Intentionally Pitch at Batter].

No further incidents transpired as the Padres cruised to a 14-4 victory.

Heads Up: Now that Texas has had a night to think about it, what should scheduled home plate umpire Cory Blaser pregame prior to Tuesday's SD-TEX matchup: what is an umpire to do?

Gil's Call: Whether one likes the so-called unwritten rules or not, an umpire's job is to call the written rules.

If you're of the mindset that the unwritten rules are foolish, this next sentence is likely superfluous information. But if the unwritten rules hold a dear place in your heart, remember that as an umpire, until the player's conduct violates a written restriction in the Official Baseball Rules, it should not be penalized.

That said, it would similarly be shortsighted for an umpire to ignore the existence of baseball's unwritten rules precisely because a team's perceived violation of such an unwritten rule might give way for retaliation which is a violation of the written rulebook.

Monday, August 17, 2020

MLB Debut of Umpire Malachi Moore

Umpire Malachi Moore made his MLB debut during Monday's Athletics-Diamondbacks game in Arizona alongside chief Marvin Hudson's crew with umpires Brian Knight and Mike Muchlinski, outside temperature at first pitch 111° F.

A Wendelstedt Umpire School graduate in 2012, Moore made his way through Minor League Baseball, including the California, Texas, Arizona Instructional, South Atlantic, and Pacific Coast Leagues, in addition to the Arizona Fall League.

He officiated the 2018 XM All-Star Futures Game in Washington, DC, and 2017 Texas League All-Star Game.

Moore spoke as part of the USA Baseball Dream Series in 2019 alongside MLB umpires Kerwin Danley and Adrian Johnson, with supervisor Cris Jones, about his path toward officiating, including his attendance at MLB's first Urban Youth Academy at the league's Compton, CA facility—Moore's hometown.
Related PostUmpire Odds & Ends: Seeking Advice on Road to the Show (6/25/12).

Moore is baseball's 11th umpire to debut during the 2020 regular season.
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Sunday, August 16, 2020

MLB Ejections 23-24 - Vic Carapazza (3-4; TOR x2)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Blue Jays pitcher Matt Shoemaker and Manager Charlie Montoyo (ball one call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Rays-#BlueJays game. With two out and two on, Rays batter Yoshi Tsutsugo took a 0-2 sinker from Shoemaker for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and belt-high (px 0.97, pz 2.97 [sz_top 3.24]), and that Carapazza officiated all 13 callable pitches during the top of the 4th inning properly (13/13 Accuracy = 100%), the call was correct.*^ At the time of the ejections, the Rays were leading, 3-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 7-5, in 8 innings (extra inning doubleheader game).

These are Vic Carapazza (19)'s third and fourth ejections of 2020.
Vic Carapazza now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Vic Carapazza now has 2 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 2)
*A Balls/Strikes Exemption was authorized pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-5-d, and, acordingly, all pitches thrown by Shoemaker during the top of the 4th inning were evaluated.
^UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
^The 0-2 pitch to Tsutsugo was located 2.67 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 23rd and 24th ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 11th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Shoemaker's line was 4.0 IP, 3 ER, HR.
This is the ninth Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Toronto's 3/4th ejection of 2020, 1st in the AL East (TOR 4; NYY 3; BAL, BOS, TB 0).
This is Matt Shoemaker's first career MLB ejection.
This is Charlie Montoyo's 1st ejection since Sept 6, 2019 (Bill Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Vic Carapazza's 3/4th ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 8 (Aaron Boone; QOC = U [USC]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays of Buffalo, 8/16/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 21-22 - Will Little (1-2; WAS x2)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Nationals bench player/pitcher Anibal Sanchez and Hitting Coach Kevin Long (ball one call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Nationals-#Orioles game. With none out and none on, Orioles batter Chance Sisco took a 0-1 curveball from Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.96, pz 1.58 [sz_bot 1.59 / RAD 1.47 / MOE 1.55]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-1. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

These are Will Little (93)'s first and second ejections of 2020.
Will Little now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 2.54 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
*For QOC consideration, see UEFL Rule 6-5-c: "Quality of Correctness only applies to the call made directly prior to ejection, or, if balls/called strikes during a single at-bat, any pitch called during that at bat, provided that the call was against the ejected person (or his team) and this call realistically resulted in a different outcome of the at-bat." The at-bat in question, by rule, is Sisco's at-bat in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Had the ejection occurred following Juan Soto's at-bat the prior half-inning, QOC would be Incorrect.
RelatedMLB Ejection 17 - Carlos Torres (1; Stephen Strasburg) (8/13/20).

These are the 21st and 22nd ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 10th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Sanchez did not play in the game.
This is Washington's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL East (WAS 3; MIA 1; ATL, NYM, PHI 0).
This is Kevin Long's 1st ejection since August 8, 2018 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Anibal Sanchez's first career MLB ejection.
This is Will Little's 1st ejection since August 31, 2019 (Rhys Hoskins; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 8/16/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 19-20 - Timmons, Reyburn (2, 1; DET)

1B Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (stadium boundary/base award for ball stuck in wall; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd and HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Tigers batter Cameron Maybin in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Indians-#Tigers game. With two out and one on (R1), Tigers batter Jeimer Candelario hit a 2-2 fastball from Indians pitcher Adam Plutko on a line drive to right field, where the ball bounced stuck to the base of the outfield wall, ruled a stuck ball pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 5.06(b)(4)(F) by Timmons. Replays indicate the ball rolled to the wall and became stationary by the obstruction caused by the padding protruding from the wall and gap left between the base of the padding and dirt warning track, the call was correct.* Play was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct. At the time of Gardenhire's ejection, the game was tied, 3-3.

In the 5th, with one out and two on (R1, R2), Maybin took a 0-1 slider from Indians pitcher Oliver Perez for a called first strike before grounding into an inning-ending double play. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px 0.88, pz 1.45 [sz_bot 1.68 / RAD 1.56 / MOE 1.48]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of Maybin's ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s second ejection of 2020.
This is DJ Reyburn (17)'s first ejection of 2020.
Tim Timmons now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
DJ Reyburn now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Laz Diaz now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 QOCY + 0 QOCN = 1).
*Rule 5.06(b)(4)(F) states, "Each runner including the batter-runner may, without liability to be put out, advance—two bases, if a fair ball bounces or is deflected into the stands outside the first or third base foul lines; or if it goes through or under a field fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery or vines in the fence; or if it sticks in such fence, scoreboard, shrubbery or vines."
RelatedMLB Ejection 085 - Fieldin Culbreth (3; Bryan Price) (6/29/17).
RelatedCause You're Stuck in the Wall - Batted Ball Out of Play (9/20/16).

These are the 19th and 20th ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the eighth Manager ejection of 2020.
This is the ninth player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Maybin was 0-1 in the contest.
This is Detroit's 1/2nd ejection of 2020, 1st in the AL Central (DET 2; CLE, CWS, KC, MIN 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 1st ejection since August 19, 2019 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = U [NEC]).
This is Tim Timmons' 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 12 (Willson Contreras; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/16/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 18 - James Hoye (1; Don Mattingly)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Marlins Manager Don Mattingly (ball three call; QOCN) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Braves-#Marlins game. With one out and none on, Braves batter Tyler Flowers took a 2-1 fastball from Marlins pitcher Elieser Hernandez for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.07, pz 1.62 [sz_bot 1.62 / RAD 1.50 / MOE 1.58]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is James Hoye (92)'s first ejection of 2020.
James Hoye now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Mark Carlson now has -2 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -2).

This is the 18th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the seventh Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Miami's 1st ejection of 2020, T-1st in the NL East (MIA, WAS 1; ATL, NYM, PHI 0).
This is Don Mattingly's 1st ejection since August 9, 2019 (John Tumpane; QOC = N [Balk]).
This is James Hoye's 1st ejection since July 13, 2019 (Joey Votto; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins, 8/16/20 | Video as follows: