Lance Lynn Ejected Twice by Umpire Angel Hernandez in Spring Training Game

The incident, involving verbal exchanges over balls and strikes, highlights umpire Hernandez's controversial reputation in MLB.

Lance Lynn, returning to the St. Louis Cardinals, was ejected twice by umpire Angel Hernandez during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals.
The ejections occurred after verbal exchanges over balls and strikes, with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol also being ejected.
Angel Hernandez, known for his controversial calls, has been criticized for making the game about himself, with some questioning the necessity of his actions in a spring training context.
Despite the ejections, Lynn managed to throw a total of 64 pitches, including 20 in the bullpen after being ejected from the game.
Hernandez's reputation as one of the most criticized umpires in MLB continues, with past seasons marked by numerous missed calls and controversies.