MLB Umpire Jen Pawol Ejects Steven Souza Jr. After 1 Controversial Inning
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 13
MLB Umpire Jen Pawol Ejects Steven Souza Jr. After 1 Controversial Inning
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 13
Summary
Steven Souza Jr. was ejected in the second inning of the Blue Jays-Padres game at Petco Park after a string of disputed calls involving umpire Jen Pawol.
One sequence drew particular scrutiny: Pawol denied a batter’s challenge as too late, then appeared to signal a balk before crouching to call the pitch a strike.
Both teams and the broadcast crew were shown reacting with confusion, turning the inning into the focal point of the July 12 game in San Diego.
Pawol, who last season became the first female umpire to call a game behind home plate, has a 91.8% accuracy rate this season, ranking her third-worst among MLB umpires on UmpScorecards.