MLB Ejections 144-145 - Dan Merzel (2-3; Winker, Servais)

HP Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Mariners LF Jesse Winker and manager Scott Servais (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Guardians-#Mariners game. With two out and one on (R1), Mariners batter Winker took a 2-2 curveball from Guardians pitcher James Karinchak for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.36, pz 3.37 [sz_top 3.32 / RAD 3.44 / MOE 3.53]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 11 innings.

These are Dan Merzel (107)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2022.

*This pitch was located 1.92 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 144th and 145th ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 46th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Winker was

This is the 79th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Seattle's 9/10th ejection of 2022, 1st in the AL West (SEA 10; LAA 9; HOU 7; OAK 5; TEX 2).

This is Jesse Winker's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since June 26 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Scott Servais' 4th ejection of 2022, 1st since June 26 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Dan Merzel's 2/3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 25 (David Ross; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs Seattle Mariners, 8/26/22 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Winker and Servais are tossed as the broadcast opts to cut away from the action (APPLE)