MLB Ejection 009 - John Libka (1; Nick Castellanos)

HP Umpire John Libka ejected Phillies DH Nick Castellanos (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Marlins-#Phillies game. With one out and two on (R1, R3), Castellanos took a 0-2 fastball from Marlins pitcher Devin Smeltzer for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and belt-high (px 0.84, pz 3.47 [sz_top 3.81]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 14-3. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 15-3.

This is John Libka (84)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 0.89 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 9th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 7th player ejection of 2023. Prior to ejection, Castellanos was 3-5 (SO) in the contest.

This is Philadelphia's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL East (PHI 2; MIA 1; ATL, NYM, WAS 0).

This is Nick Castellanos' 1st ejection since August 15, 2021 (Sean Barber; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is John Libka's 1st ejection since August 24, 2022 (Nolan Arenado; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies, 4/10/23 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Libka ejects Castellanos after bat gesture on strikeout call (MIA-PHI)