Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa made headlines after a rare ejection during a tense matchup against the Seattle Mariners, marking the first time in his 11-year Major League career that he was tossed from a game. The incident unfolded in the seventh inning when Correa, standing in the on-deck circle, protested a pair of borderline strike calls made by home plate umpire Austin Jones during Brooks Lee’s at-bat. After a brief exchange, Jones ejected Correa, prompting manager Rocco Baldelli to storm the field and get ejected himself.
The ejections proved costly for the Twins, who ultimately fell 5-4 in innings after Mariners rookie Cole Young delivered the walk-off RBI in his major league debut. The game was filled with drama, including a two-run homer by Cal Raleigh and a bat-flipping blast from J.P. Crawford for Seattle.
Correa’s absence was immediately felt, with Brooks Lee shifting to shortstop for the remainder of the game. The Twins, who had jumped to an early lead, saw their advantage slip away as the Mariners rallied late.
Adding to the intrigue, Correa was scratched from the lineup days later due to back tightness, with the team opting for caution to prevent a long-term injury. Manager Baldelli expressed optimism about Correa’s quick return, but the timing of both incidents has left fans speculating about his status for upcoming games.
The Twins and Mariners are now set for a decisive series finale, with both teams eyeing a critical win as the playoff race heats up.
