MLB Ejection 103 - Chris Guccione (1; Joc Pederson)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Rangers DH Joc Pederson (ABS challenge denial/strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Rangers-#WhiteSox game. With one out and none on, Rangers batter Pederson took a 1-2 changeup from White Sox pitcher José Urquidy for a called third strike, attempted to challenge the call, but was denied his request; Pederson was later ejected from the dugout after White Sox catcher Drew Romo had several ABS challenge requests allowed. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.02, pz 1.56 [sz_bot 1.63 / RAD 1.51]) but that Pederson's challenge request was timely, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 2-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 11-2.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

*This pitch was a strike at the front of home plate and fell out of the zone at the middle (ABS) of the plate.

QOC for this ejection is based on the umpire's denial of the timely ABS challenge request.

This is the 103rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 25th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 58 Managers, 20 Coaches, 25 Players.

This is Texas' 4th ejection of 2026, 5th in the AL West (ASS, LAA, SEA, TEX 4; HOU 2).

This is Joc Pederson's 1st ejection since May 13, 2024 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Chris Guccione's 1st ejection since August 2, 2025 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox, 8/24/26 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Pederson ejected from dugout after series of catcher Romo's honored challenges