White Sox Pitcher Ejected for Hitting Batter, Umpires Rule Intentional
During a baseball game in Chicago, White Sox pitcher Davis Martin was ejected after hitting batter Sal Stewart of the Reds with a pitch. The umpires determined the hit was intentional, despite Martin's claims of losing grip due to a…
Chicago, IL, August 13, 2026 —
Chicago, IL – White Sox pitcher Davis Martin was ejected from a game against the Cincinnati Reds after hitting batter Sal Stewart with a pitch. The decision by the umpires to eject Martin was based on their determination that the pitch was intentional.
The incident occurred during a baseball game played in Chicago. Following the pitch that struck Stewart, the officiating umpires conferred and concluded that Martin’s action was deliberate. This ruling led to Martin’s immediate removal from the game.
Martin reportedly disputed the intentionality of the pitch, attributing the incident to a loss of grip. He cited the presence of a blister on his hand as the cause for his inability to control the baseball. However, the umpires did not find his explanation sufficient to overturn their initial ruling of intentionality.
The specific game details, including the date and the final outcome, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, any subsequent actions or disciplinary measures taken by Major League Baseball were not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Agrest on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
