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Thursday, June 19, 2025

MLB Ejections 076-9 - Marvin Hudson (2-5; SD-LAD Fight)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Padres manager Mike Shildt (fighting after Fernando Tatis HBP) and Padres pitcher Robert Suarez and bench coach Brian Esposito (throwing at Dodgers batter Shohei Ohtani) in the 9th inning of the #Padres-#Dodgers game. With one out and none on in the top of the 9th, Padres batter Tatis took a 1-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Jack Little for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a benches clearing incident during which Roberts and Shildt were ejected for fighting and warnings were issued to both teams. With  the bottom of the 9th, Dodgers batter Shohei Ohtani took a 3-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Suarez for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in Suarez and Esposito's ejections for intentionally pitching at a batter after warnings. At the time of Roberts and Shildt's ejections, the Padres were leading, 5-0. At the time of Suarez and Esposito's ejections, the Padres were leading, 5-2. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 5-3.
  
These are Marvin Hudson (51)'s 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th ejections of 2025.

These are the 76th, 77th, 78th, and 79th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.
These are the 41st and 42nd manager ejections of 2025.
This is the 23rd player ejection of 2025.
This is the 14th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 42 Managers, 14 Coaches, 23 Players.
This is Los Angeles' 3rd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (ARI 4; LAD 3; SF 2; COL 0).
This is San Diego's 3/4/5th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 5; ARI 4; LAD 3; SF 2; COL 0).
This is Dave Roberts' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 17 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Mike Shildt's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 5 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Robert Suarez's 1st ejection since August 23, 2023 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]).
This is Brian Esposito's first career MLB ejection.
This is Marvin Hudson's 2-5th ejection of 2025, 1st since June 16 (Will Venable; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

MLB Ejection 074 - Tripp Gibson (1; Dave Roberts)

3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (warnings after Shohei Ohtani HBP) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Padres-#Dodgers game. With one out and none on, Dodgers batter Ohtani took a 1-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez for a hit by pitch, resulting in warnings, which itself followed a Fernando Tatis HBP in the top of the 3rd inning during which Tatis took a 0-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Lou Trivino for a hit by pitch. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-1. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 8-6.
  
This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9): "If, in the umpire’s judgment, [an Intentionally Pitch at the Batter] violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to (A) expel the pitcher, or pitcher and manager, from the game, or (B) warn the pitcher and managers of both teams..."

This is the 74th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 39th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 39 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.
This is Los Angeles' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 4; LAD, SD, SF 2; COL 0).
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since August 7, 2024 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is Tripp Gibson's 1st ejection since August 7, 2024 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

MLB Ejection 139 - Hunter Wendelstedt (4; Dave Roberts)

3B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (obstruction call on Miguel Rojas; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Phillies-#Dodgers game. With none out and one on, Phillies batter Brandon Marsh bunted a 0-0 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia on the ground to third baseman Enrique Hernández, who threw to shortstop Miguel Rojas as Phillies baserunner R2 Alec Bohm slid into third base, ruled obstruction on Rojas by 3B Umpire Wendelstedt. Replays indicate Rojas impeded Bohm's progress prior to fielding or possessing the ball, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 4-3. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 9-4.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s 4th ejection of 2024.
*Official Baseball Rules Definition of Terms: "OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner."
OBR 6.01(h)(1): "If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, or if the batter-runner is obstructed before they touch first base, the ball is dead and all runners shall advance, without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the umpire’s judgment, if there had been no obstruction."

This is the 139th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 68th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 22 Coaches, 49 Players.
This is Los Angeles' 1st ejection of 2024, 5th in the NL West (SF 7; ARI, SD 6; COL 3; LAD 1).
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since August 26, 2023 (Jordan Baker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).3
This is Hunter Wendelstedt's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 22 (Jesse Winker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Saturday, August 26, 2023

MLB Ejections 214-5 - Jordan Baker (2-3; LAD x2)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Dodgers 3B Max Muncy and manager Dave Roberts (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Dodgers-#RedSox game. With two out and the bases loaded, Muncy took a 0-2 splitter from Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.54, pz 1.36 [sz_bot 1.48 / RAD 1.36 / MOE 1.28]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Red Sox were leading, 7-5. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

These are Jordan Baker (71)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023.
*This pitch was located 1.00 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 214th and 215th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.
This the 87th player ejection of 2023. This is the 98th manager ejection of 2023.
Ejection Tally: 98 Managers, 87 Players, 30 Coaches.
This is Los Angeles' 3/4th ejection of 2023, T-3rd in the NL West (SD 10; ARI 7; COL, LAD 4; SF 2).
This is Max Muncy's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 21 (Paul Emmel; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since May 17, 2022 (Larry Vanover; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Jordan Baker's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 30 (Dylan Floro; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Boston Red Sox, 8/26/23 | Video as follows:

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

MLB Ejection 041 - Larry Vanover (1; Dave Roberts)

3B Umpire Larry Vanover ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (check swing ball three call) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Dodgers game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Geraldo Perdomo attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 knuckle curve from Dodgers pitcher Craig Kimbrel, ruled a ball by HP Umpire David Rackley and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 3B Umpire Larry Vanover. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 7-5. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s 1st ejection of 2022.
Larry Vanover now has ? points in the UEFL Standings
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has ? points in Crew Division

This is the 41st ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.
This is the 19th manager ejection of 2022.
This is Los Angeles' 1st ejection of 2022, T-2nd in the NL West (ARI 2; LAD, SD, SF 1; COL 0).
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since July 22, 2021 (Ed Hickox; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Larry Vanover's 1st ejection since July 30, 2019 (Francisco Cervelli; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/17/22 | Video as follows:

Thursday, July 22, 2021

MLB Ejection 106 - Ed Hickox (1; Dave Roberts)

1B Umpire Ed Hickox ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (check swing ball four call) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Giants-#Dodgers game. With two out and the bases loaded, Giants batter Darin Ruf attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 cutter from Dodgers pitcher Kenley Jansen, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Jansen Visconti and as a taken pitch (no swing) on appeal by 1B Umpire Hickox. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (0-8), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Ed Hickox (15)'s 1st ejection of 2021.
Ed Hickox now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 9).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 5 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 5).

This is the 106th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.
This is the 53rd manager ejection of 2021.
This is Los Angeles' 3rd ejection of 2021, T-2nd in the NL West (SD 9; ARI, LAD 3; COL, SF 2).
This is Dave Roberts' 3rd ejection of 2021, 1st since July 21 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

MLB Ejection 105 - Andy Fletcher (2; Dave Roberts)

HP Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (ball four call; QOCN) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Giants-#Dodgers game. With none out and none on, Giants batter Buster Posey singled, Wilmer Flores homered, Mike Yastrzemski struck out, Darin Ruf doubled, Donovan Solano walked, Thairo Estrada walked, LaMonte Wade struck out, Curt Casali walked, and Jason Vosler grounded out. Replays indicate that while the Solano and Estrada walks from Kenley Jansen were properly officiated, ball four to Casali from pitcher Victor Gonzalez was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.23, pz 1.56 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45 / MOE 1.53]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 4-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s 2nd ejection of 2021.
Andy Fletcher now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 2).
Dan Iassogna now has 5 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 0 QOCN = 5).
*This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 105th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.
This is the 52nd manager ejection of 2021.
This is Los Angeles' 2nd ejection of 2021, T-3rd in the NL West (SD 9; ARI 3; COL, LAD, SF 2).
This is Dave Roberts' 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since April 30 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Andy Fletcher's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since May 1 (Bryce Harper; QOC = N-c [Base Path]).

Friday, April 30, 2021

MLB Ejection 024 - Angel Hernandez (1; Dave Roberts)

1B Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts (check swing strike one call) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Dodgers-#Brewers game. With two out and none on, Dodgers batter Chris Taylor attempted to check his swing on a 1-0 changeup from Brewers pitcher JP Feyereisen, ruled a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Hernandez. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (7-2), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 2-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Angel Hernandez (5)'s 1st ejection of 2021.
Angel Hernandez now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 24th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.
This is the 15th manager ejection of 2021.
This is Los Angeles' 1st ejection of 2021, 3rd in the NL West (COL, SD 2; LAD 1; ARI, SF 0).
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since August 19, 2020 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Angel Hernandez's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2020 (Rick Renteria; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/30/21 | 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:

Friday, September 20, 2019

MLB Ejection 212 - Greg Gibson (2; Dave Roberts)

HP Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts (strike one call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rockies-#Dodgers game. With none out and one on (R1), Dodgers batter Gavin Lux took a 2-0 slider from Rockies pitcher Peter Lambert for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.19, pz 1.35 [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48 / MOE 1.39] [sz_bot 1.56 / RAD 1.44 / MOE 1.35]) and the ball two call immediately preceding was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.39, pz 1.41 [sz_bot 1.69]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 4-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 12-5.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s second ejection of 2019.
Greg Gibson now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2 MLB +2 Correct Call = 13).
Crew Chief Greg Gibson now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 QOCY = 1).
*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed a correct call 0.01 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
The original ejection report stated, "If MLBAM postgame processing decreases sz_bot to a value of 1.56 or less, this call will be deemed correct."
After overnight processing, MLBAM changed sz_bot from 1.60 to 1.56. QOC is now Y.

This is the 212th ejection report of 2019.
This is the 95th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Los Angeles' 4th ejection of 2019, 5th in the NL West (SD 8; COL 6; ARI, SF 5; LAD 4).
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since June 19, 2018 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Greg Gibson's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since August 13 (Ned Yost; QOC = Y-c [RLI]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 9/20/19 | Video as follows:

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

MLB Ejections 067-69 - Tripp Gibson (2-4; LAD x3)

HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Dodgers LF Matt Kemp and Manager Dave Roberts (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th and C Yasmani Grandal (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the Dodgers-Cubs game. In the 5th, with two out and one on (R1), Dodgers batter Kemp took a 2-2 changeup from Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px .209, pz 1.462 [sz_bot 1.627 / RAD 1.504 / MOE 1.421]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 3-1.

In the 9th, with one out and two on (R1, R2), Grandal took a 2-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Justin Wilson for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the knees (px -.217, pz 1.576 [sz_bot 1.565]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 3-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

These are Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd-4th ejections of 2018.
Tripp Gibson now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 9).
Crew Chief Adrian Johnson now has 3 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 3 Correct Call = 3).

These are the 67th, 68th, and 69th ejection reports of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 28th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is the 34th player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Kemp was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 35th player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Grandal was 1-5 (4 SO) in the contest.
This is Los Angeles' 3-5th ejection of 2018, T-1st in the NL West (LAD, SD 5; ARI, COL, SF 4).
This is Matt Kemp's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since June 13 (Sean Barber; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Dave Roberts' first ejection since June 30, 2017 (Greg Gibson; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Yasmani's first ejection since June 1, 2017 (Marty Foster; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Tripp Gibson's 2/3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since April 28 (Curt Young; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/19/18 | Video as follows:

Friday, June 30, 2017

MLB Ejections 087-88 - Greg Gibson (2-3; LAD-SD)

HP Umpire Greg Gibson ejects Padres Manager Andy Green and Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts (Fighting; QOCU) at the end of the 1st inning of the Dodgers-Padres game. With none out and one on (R2) in the bottom of the 1st inning, after Padres batter Manuel Margot attempted to check his swing on a breaking ball from Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood, Wood confronted Padres baserunner R2 Jose Pirela alleging that he was stealing signs and relaying them to the batter, resulting in the issuance of warnings after the competition of Margot's at-bat (groundout). After the inning's conclusion, HP Umpire Gibson and 3B Umpire/Crew Chief Sam Holbrook met with both managers, during which a bench clearing incident occurred and Gibson ejected both Roberts and Green, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejections, the Dodgers were leading, 4-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Greg Gibson now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 5).
Crew Chief Sam Holbrook now has 4 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = 4).
*This is Los Angeles-NL's second consecutive game with a bench-clearing incident (6/29 @ LAA).

This is the 87th, 88th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 47th, 48th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Los Angeles-NL's 6th ejection of 2017, 1st in the NL West (LAD 6; ARI, COL, SD, SF 2).
This is San Diego's 2nd ejection of 2017, T-2nd in the NL West (LAD 6; ARI, COL, SD, SF 2).
This is Dave Roberts' first ejection since July 6, 2016 (Pat Hoberg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Andy Green's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 23 (Paul Emmel; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Greg Gibson's 2/3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since June 18 (Yuli Gurriel; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres, 6/30/17 | Video via "Read More"

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

MLB Ejection 102 - Pat Hoberg (1; Dave Roberts)

HP Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts for arguing a strike one call in the bottom of the 14th inning of the Orioles-Dodgers game. With one out and two on, Dodgers batter Howie Kendrick took a 0-0 fastball from Orioles pitcher Zach Britton for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.419, pz 1.443 [sz_bot 1.460 / MOE 1.377]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 6-4. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 6-4, in 14 innings.

This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Pat Hoberg now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Mark Carlson now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 102nd ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 42nd Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Los Angeles' 4th ejection of 2016, 1st in the NL West (LAD 4; ARI, SD 3; COL 2; SF 0).
This is Dave Roberts' 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st since April 8 (Jeff Kellogg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Pat Hoberg's first ejection since July 8, 2015 (Mike Matheny; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7/6/16 | Video available via "Read more"

Friday, April 8, 2016

MLB Ejection 002 - Jeff Kellogg (1; Dave Roberts)

HP Umpire Jeff Kellogg ejected Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts for arguing a ball one call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Dodgers-Giants game. With one out and one on, Giants batter Trevor Brown took three consecutive pitches from Dodgers pitcher Chris Hatcher for called balls before hitting a home run on a 3-0 count; immediately thereafter, Ehire Adrianza walked on five pitches (four balls, one foul) and Denard Span took a first-pitch fastball for a called first ball. Replays indicate all eight callable pitches to Brown, Adrianza, and Span ruled as balls were located out of the strike zone (8/8; 100% Accuracy) with the pitch to Span located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.136, pz 2.005), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Jeff Kellogg (8)'s first ejection of 2016.
Jeff Kellogg now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
*Px would have to had been less than |.916| in order for the pitch to Span to have been a strike.

This is the second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 1st Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the Dodgers' 1st ejection of 2016, 1st in the NL West (LAD 1; ARI, COL, SD, SF 0).
This is Dave Roberts' first career MLB ejection.
This is Jeff Kellogg's first ejection since August 24, 2015 (Erik Cordier; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants (National League Baseball), 4/8/16
Video: Having yanked his starter in the middle of a no-hitter bid, Roberts stung (LA, "Read more")