MLB Ejection 210 - Cory Blaser (2; David Popkins)

HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Twins hitting coach David Popkins (strike three call to Jorge Polanco; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Rangers-#Twins game. With two out and none on, Polanco took a 1-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Jose Leclerc for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -0.50, pz 1.76 [sz_bot 1.64 / RAD 1.52]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 5-4. The Twins ultimately won the contest 7-5.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 4.92 horizontal and 3.84 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 210th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This the 30th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 95 Managers, 85 Players, 30 Coaches.

This is Minnesota's 10th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 12; MIN 10; CLE, KC 6; DET 3).

This is David Popkins' 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 14 (Nic Lentz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Cory Blaser's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 22 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins, 8/24/23 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Popkins tossed from dugout in game with umps wearing old gear, red mask