Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Jeff McNeil Ejected After Disputing Called Third Strike on deGrom at Citi Field

It was his first career ejection.

Overview

  • Home-plate umpire Scott Barry tossed the Mets second baseman in the fourth inning against the Rangers.
  • The strikeout came on a full-count fastball from former Mets ace Jacob deGrom.
  • McNeil threw his bat toward the Mets' dugout, believing the pitch was ball four.
  • Ronny Mauricio entered at third base, moving Brett Baty to second after the ejection.
  • The Mets logged their first ejection of the 2025 season, with no additional discipline reported.