MLB Postseason Ejections P1-3 - Hudson, Hoye (HOU-TEX)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (throwing at Rangers batter Adolis Garcia) and Rangers RF Garcia (fighting) and LF Umpire James Hoye ejected Astros manager Dusty Baker (arguing ejection) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Rangers game. With none out and one on, Rangers batter Garcia took a first-pitch fastball from Astros pitcher Abreu for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Garcia in the upper left arm, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Rangers were leading, 4-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Marvin Hudson (51)'s 6th and 7th ejections of 2023.

This is James Hoye (92)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

These are the 1st and 2nd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB postseason (240th and 241st overall).

These are the 97th and 98th player ejections of 2023. This is the 109th manager ejection of 2023.

Ejection Tally: 109 Managers, 98 players, 34 coaches.

This is Houston's 6/7th ejection of 2023, T-4th in the AL West (OAK 10; TEX 9; SEA 8; LAA, HOU 7).

This is Texas' 9th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the AL West (OAK 10; TEX 9; SEA 8; LAA, HOU 7).

This is Bryan Abreu's first career MLB ejection.

This is Dusty Baker's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 24 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y-c [Balk]).

This is Adolis Garcia's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 8 (Gabe Morales; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Marvin Hudson's 6/7th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 25 (Angel Perdomo; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is James Hoye's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since Aug 13 (Brad Wilkerson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers (ALCS Game 5), 10/20/23 | Video as follows:

September 2023 Top 5 Calls of the Month

September 2023's Top 5 Calls of the Month showcase five close plays across baseball that umpires were able to officiate correctly thanks to hustle, sound mechanics, and patient judgment.

Top 5 Calls of the Month - September 2023

5. Jeremy Riggs' swipe tag at first base.

4. Alfonso Marquez's no home run, no fan interference.

3. Ryan Additon's walk-off caught stealing at second.

2. Jeremie Rehak's catcher's interference on a swing and a miss.

1. John Tumpane gets low to call a play at the plate.

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