This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) Comment (Intentionally Pitch at Batter): "To pitch at a batter’s head is unsportsmanlike and highly dangerous. It should be—and is—condemned by everybody. Umpires should act without hesitation in enforcement of this rule."
This is the 8th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 4th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 3 Managers, 1 Coach, 4 Players.
This is Washington's 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (WAS 1; ATL, MIA, NYM, PHI 0).
This is Jorge López's 1st ejection since May 29, 2024 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Ron Kulpa's 1st ejection since July 21, 2023 (Alec Burleson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/16/25 | Video as follows:
Alternate Link: López ejected after conference, bench clearing, for throwing at McCutchen's head