Mets' Jeff McNeil Ejected After Strikeout Dispute Against Rangers

The Detroit Tigers faced the Miami Marlins with shortstop Javier Baez sidelined due to a forehead injury sustained in the previous game, leaving him day to day. Zach McKinstry took over at shortstop, and Charlie Morton was set to pitch against Marlins' Janson Junk, a former college teammate of Tigers' Skubal. Meanwhile, the New York Mets continued to struggle amid a six-game losing streak, with second baseman Jeff McNeil being ejected for the first time in his career after disputing a called third strike from former teammate Jacob deGrom during a game against the Texas Rangers. McNeil's frustration culminated in bat flipping and helmet spiking, leading to an immediate ejection by home-plate umpire Scott Barry. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has also been ejected multiple times this season, highlighting the team's ongoing disciplinary issues as they attempt to recover from their slump.