MLB Ejection 142 - Derek Thomas (4; Chris Johnson)

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Nationals assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson (strike three call to CJ Abrams; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rays-#Nationals game. With two out and two on, Nationals batter Abrams took a 3-2 sinker from Rays pitcher Adrian Houser for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.14, pz 1.22 [sz_bot 1.59 / RAD 1.47 / MOE 1.39]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 2-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Derek Thomas (53)'s 7th ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 2.04 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 142nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 24th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 76 Managers, 24 Coaches, 42 Players.

This is Washington's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (WAS 7; MIA, PHI NYM 3; ATL 2).

This is Chris Johnson's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 27 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Derek Thomas' 7th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 25 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs Washington Nationals, 8/29/25 | Video as follows:
Alternate Link: Johnson's ejection follows premature strikeout instead of game-tying walk