MLB Ejections 059-062 - Chris Guccione (HOU-SEA)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Mariners manager Scott Servais and Astros 1B Coach Omar Lopez (fighting), and pitcher Hector Neris, and manager Dusty Baker (throwing at after warnings) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Mariners- #Astros game. With two out and none on, Mariners batter Ty France took a first-pitch fastball from Astros pitcher Neris for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a benches-clearing incident and Servais and Lopez's ejections for instigating the altercation, as well as warnings. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and made contact with the jersey along France's lower back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Mariners were leading, 5-4.

Following France's HBP, ensuing batter Julio Rodriguez hit a two-run home run before JP Crawford walked. New batter Eugenio Suarez then took a first-pitch fastball for a called first ball, resulting in Neris and Baker's ejection for throwing at Suarez. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and above the height of Suarez's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Mariners were leading, 7-4. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

These are Chris Guccione (68)'s 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th ejections of 2022.

Chris Guccione now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 4*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 12).

Crew Chief Chris Guccione now has 6 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 4 Irrecusable Calls = 6).

These are the 59th, 60th, 61st, and 62nd ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

These are the 30th and 31st manager ejections of 2022.

This is the 20th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Neris' line was 0.2 IP, 2 ER, BB, HBP.

This is Seattle's 3rd ejection of 2022, 2nd in the AL West (HOU 4; SEA 3; LAA, OAK 2; TEX 0).

This is Houston's 2-4th ejection of 2022, 1st in the AL West (HOU 4; SEA 3; LAA, OAK 2; TEX 0).

This is Scott Servais' 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since April 28 (Shane Livensparger; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Omar Lopez's first career MLB ejection.

This is Hector Neris' 1st ejection since July 16, 2019 (Chris Conroy; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is Dusty Baker's 1st ejection since June 10, 2021 (Sean Barber; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

This is Chris Guccione's 1st ejection since Sept 14, 2019 (Dale Sveum; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, 6/6/22 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Benches clear in Houston after hit-by-pitch, warnings, ejections ensue (SEA/HOU)