MLB Ejection 091 - DJ Reyburn (2; Kyle McCann)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Athletics catcher Kyle McCann (strike three call to Zack Gelof; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Royals-#Athletics game. With none out and one on, Gelof took a 1-2 slider from Royals pitcher Angel Zerpa for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.03, pz 1.50 [sz_bot 1.54 / RAD 1.42]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 3-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is DJ Reyburn (17)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

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

This is the 91st ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 33rd player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, McCann was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 45 Managers, 13 Coaches, 33 Players.

This is Oakland's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, SEA 6; HOU, TEX 4; LAA 1).

This is Kyle McCann's first career MLB ejection.

This is DJ Reyburn's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 20 (Derek Shelton; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics, 6/20/24 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Reyburn runs McCann for arguing teammate's strikeout in the 9th