MLB Ejection 038 - Lance Barksdale (1; Kevin Cash)

1B Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash (warnings after Randy Arozarena HBP) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Yankees-#Rays game. With one out and none on, Arozarena took a 0-1 sinker from Yankees pitcher Albert Abreu for a hit-by-pitch, Arozarena's second HBP of the game. Prior to his first HBP, Arozarena had hit a home run. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Arozarena on the ribs, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

This is the 38th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 19th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 19 Managers, 15 Players, 4 Coaches.

This is Tampa Bay's 2nd ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the AL East (BAL 3; BOS, TB 2; NYY 1; TOR 0).

This is Kevin Cash's 1st ejection since June 1, 2022 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Lance Barksdale's 1st ejection since August 16, 2022 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Foul/Strike]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays, 5/5/23 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: After HP Umpire Dan Merzel convenes the crew, warnings result, Cash is ejected