HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cubs Catching Coach Mike Borzello and Manager David Ross (warnings) and 1B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Reds DH Joey Votto, LF Jesse Winker, and Manager David Bell (fighting) in the 4th inning of the #Cubs-#Reds game. In the top of the 4th, with none out and none on, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo took a first-pitch sinker from Reds pitcher Tejay Antone for a called ball, resulting in warnings issued to both teams following crew consultation. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and above Rizzo's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the Cubs' ejections, the Reds were leading, 4-1.
In the bottom of the 4th, with none out and one on (R1), Reds batter Shogo Akiyama took a 2-1 fastball from Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay for a called third ball, resulting in crew consultation and a benches-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the height of Akiyama's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the Reds' ejections, the Reds were leading, 4-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 7 innings.
These are Nic Lentz (59)'s first and second ejections of 2020.
These are Dan Bellino (2)'s first, second, and third ejections of 2020.
Nic Lentz now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 5).
Dan Bellino now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 5).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 12 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 5*[1 QOCU] = 12).
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) [
Intentionally Pitch at the Batter]: "
If, in the umpire’s judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to: (A) Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher, from the game, or (B) may warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher (or a replacement) and the manager. If, in the umpire’s judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially “warned” prior to the game or at any time during the game."
These are the 39th, 40th, 41st, 42nd, and 43rd ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
These are the 17th and 18th Manager ejections of 2020.
These are the 18th and 19th player ejections of 2020.
Prior to ejection, Votto was 1-2 and Winker was 1-2 in the contest.
This is Chicago's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 6;
CHC, PIT
3; MIL 1; STL 0).
This is Cincinnati's 4/5/6th ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL Central (
CIN 6; CHC, PIT 3; MIL 1; STL 0).
This is Mike Borzello's first career MLB ejection.
This is David Ross' 1st ejection since
July 20, 2015 (Paul Schrieber; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is David Bell's 3rd ejection of 2020, 1st since
Aug 25 (Shane Livensparger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Joey Votto's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since
Aug 25 (Livensparger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jesse Winker's 1st ejection since
May 2, 2019 (Marty Foster; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nic Lentz's 1st ejection since
August 31, 2019 (Lewis Brinson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Bellino's 1st ejection since
Sept 11, 2019 (James McCann; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
Wrap:
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (Gm 2), 8/29/20 | Video as follows:
