MLB Ejection 023 - James Hoye (1; Phillip Evans)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Pirates pinch hitter Phillip Evans (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Cardinals-#Pirates game. With none out and one on (R1), Evans took a 0-2 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.75, pz 2.22) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 7-3. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is James Hoye (92)'s 1st ejection of 2021.

James Hoye now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief James Hoye now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 23rd ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the seventh player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Evans was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.

This is Pittsburgh's 1st ejection of 2021, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN 3; CHC 2; MIL, PIT, STL 1).

This is Phillip Evans' first career MLB ejection.

This is James Hoye's 1st ejection since August 16, 2020 (Don Mattingly; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/30/21 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Hoye ejects Evans, who left his position to argue balls and strikes after K (PIT)