MLB Ejection 162 - Brian Walsh (4; Derek Shelton)

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HP Umpire Brian Walsh ejected Pirates manager Derek Shelton (strike three call to Billy McKinney; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Pirates-#Guardians game. With two out and one on, Pirates batter McKinney took a 3-2 fastball from Guardians pitcher Ben Lively for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.19, pz 1.35 [sz_bot 1.45 / RAD 1.33]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 2-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 10-8.

This is Brian Walsh (120)'s 4th ejection of 2024.*

This pitch was located 1.20 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 162nd ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 81st manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 81 Managers, 26 Coaches, 55 Players.

This is Pittsburgh's 7th ejection of 2024, 2nd in the NL Central (MIL 8; PIT 7; CHC, STL 6; CIN 3).

This is Derek Shelton's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since July 6 (John Tumpane; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Brian Walsh's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since August 21 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Guardians, 8/30/24 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Shelton complains about neutral Walsh's zone; Shelton doesn't last long

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