MLB Ejection 004 - Rob Drake (1; Christopher Morel)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Rays LF Christopher Morel (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Angels-#Rays game. With one out and one on, Rays batter Morel took a 3-1 fastball from Angels pitcher Brock Burke for a called second strike, before striking out swinging on the next pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.86, pz 2.55), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Rob Drake (8)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 0.65 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 4th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 2nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 1 Managers, 1 Coach, 2 Players.

This is Tampa Bay's 1st ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL East (TB 1; BAL, BOS, NYY, TOR 0).

This is Christopher Morel's 1st ejection since August 7, 2023 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Rob Drake's 1st ejection since July 26, 2024 (Kevin Long; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles vs Tampa Bay Rays, 4/8/24 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Drake ejects Morel for slamming his bat after 8th inning strikeout