MLB Ejection 160 - John Tumpane (4; Carl Willis)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis (foul ball call to Garrett Hampson; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Royals-#Guardians game. With one out and none on, Royals batter Hampson swung at a 1-2 changeup from Guardians pitcher Pedro Avila, ruled a foul ball by HP Umpire Tumpane. Replays indicate Hampson's bat made contact with the baseball before it touched the ground, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 5-4. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 9-4.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s 4th ejection of 2024.

This is the 160th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 26th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 80 Managers, 26 Coaches, 54 Players.

This is Cleveland's 3rd ejection of 2024, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 8; CLE 3; KC, MIN 2; DET 1).

This is Carl Willis' 1st ejection since Sept 3, 2017 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is John Tumpane's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since July 6 (Derek Shelton; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians (Game 2), 8/26/24 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Tumpane tosses Willis from dugout after second dirt inspection of foul ball