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Twins' Rocco Baldelli ejected after arguing pitch-clock violation against Royals
Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli argues a call with umpire DJ Reyburn during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on April 1, 2025. Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected during the sixth inning of Monday night's game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., after arguing a pitch-clock violation called on Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson.

Woods Richardson appeared to signal that he couldn't hear the PitchCom with several seconds remaining on the pitch clock, however, he didn't get a call, which resulted in a pitch-clock violation and ultimately ball four and a walk of Jonathan India. Baldelli was elated as he stormed out of the dugout to argue the violation with home-plate umpire Nic Lentz.

Baldelli appeared to say, "You got it wrong," while arguing with Lentz. He continued until Lentz tossed him from the game.

The Twins trailed the Royals 4-1 in the sixth. Bench coach Jayce Tingler served as acting manager in Baldelli's stead.

The game was still in progress at the time of publication.

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This article first appeared on Minnesota Twins on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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