MLB Ejection 015 - Nic Lentz (1; Derek Shelton)

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HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Twins manager Derek Shelton (check swing ball call by 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Reds-#Twins game. With two out and two on, Reds batter Elly De La Cruz attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 sweeper from Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Lentz and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Wendelstedt. At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 4-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Nic Lentz (59)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

This is the 15th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 11th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 11 Managers, 1 Coaches, 3 Players.

This is Minnesota's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 2; KC 1; CWS, CLE, DET 0).

This is Derek Shelton's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since March 29 (Chris Segal; QOC = Y [ABS]).

This is Nic Lentz's 1st ejection since August 17, 2025 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Minnesota Twins, 4/18/26 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Lentz ejects Shelton for continuing to argue check swing after warning to stop

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