Giants Manager Tony Votto Ejected for Seventh Time
The manager was tossed in the third inning at Oracle Park during the final game of a 97-loss season.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Baseball
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San Francisco fans at Oracle Park watched manager Tony Votto record his seventh ejection of the season on September 28. The incident occurred during the third inning of a game against the LA Dodgers.
Why it matters
The ejection marked a volatile finish to a challenging year for the franchise, which concluded the 2026 season with 97 total losses. It is the most ejections for a National League manager in a single season since 2023.
Tony Votto recorded his 7th ejection of the 2026 season vs. a benchmark of 7 set by David Bell in 2023. The Giants finished the campaign with 97 total losses, while the specific rationale for the protest remains undisclosed.
The players
Tony Votto
The manager of the San Francisco Giants.
Mookie Betts
The LA Dodgers player involved in the disputed check-swing call.
David Bell
The previous National League manager to be ejected seven times in one season.
The details
Votto was ejected after a heated dispute with the first-base umpire regarding a check-swing call against Mookie Betts. At the time of the confrontation, the Giants held a 1-0 lead. The exit represents a historic season high, matching the total recorded by David Bell in 2023.
Timeline
2023: David Bell received seven ejections in one season.
September 28, 2026: Tony Votto received his seventh ejection of the season.
Across the Bay
Votto's seven ejections match the total set by David Bell in 2023. This is the first time since that season that a National League manager has been ejected as often in a single year.
With the 97-loss season now complete, fans should monitor offseason news regarding coaching staff stability. The game at Oracle Park served as the final on-field action of the 2026 season for local supporters.
The takeaway
The ejection of Tony Votto highlights the high-tension environment surrounding the team's difficult 97-loss season. Fans should keep an eye on official franchise announcements for any updates regarding the coaching staff following the conclusion of the 2026 schedule.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's performance and recent management history, visit Baseball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
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