J.P. Crawford Ejected Over Controversial Call
During the Seattle Mariners’ 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on May 29, 2025, shortstop J.P. Crawford was ejected by home plate umpire Andy Fletcher after arguing a called third strike that appeared to be outside the strike zone. The incident occurred in the sixth inning with runners on the corners and no outs, leading to a critical moment where the Mariners failed to score after subsequent strikeouts. Statcast data confirmed the pitch was outside, emphasizing the controversy surrounding the call that impacted the game’s outcome.
