Ejection After Accidental Pitch | Cincinnati News

In a tense third inning of the Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds game, pitcher Davis Martin’s wild pitch hit Reds batter Sal Stewart on the helmet, sparking a benches-clearing moment. Despite Martin’s immediate apology and Stewart’s earlier home run off him, umpires ejected Martin — a shock to everyone, including manager Will Venable. Erick Fedde stepped in to keep the White Sox’s one-run lead intact. With Martin struggling with control lately, many wonder if a warning would’ve been more appropriate than an ejection, especially given his remorse. The broadcast crew was stunned by the call, and the decision adds pressure on Venable as his team faces a grueling stretch. Official details may shed more light, but this incident could ripple through the rest of the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c51b37317fb0159e