MLB Ejection 135 - Mike Estabrook (1; Tony La Russa)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected White Sox manager Tony La Russa (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#WhiteSox game. With one out an one on (R1), White Sox batter Eloy Jimenez took a 1-2 sinker from Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga for a called third strike. Repays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.48, pz 1.58 [sz_bot 1.63 / RAD 1.51 / MOE 1.42]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 3-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s 1st ejection of 2021.

Mike Estabrook now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).

Crew Chief Jeff Nelson how has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 QOCY = 4).

*This pitch was located 1.92 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 135th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 66th manager ejection of 2021.

This is Chicago's 5th ejection of 2021, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 5; KC, MIN 4; CLE 2; DET 0).

This is Tony La Russa's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since July 23 (John Libka; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Mike Estabrook's 1st ejection since September 20, 2020 (Brian Goodwin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox, 8/15/21 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Strikeout turns to ejection after La Russa's extended visit to home plate (NYY)