Oli Marmol ejected during Cardinals game for ABS challenge dispute

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Oli Marmol ejected during Cardinals game for ABS challenge dispute
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol was ejected in the eighth inning for arguing a controversial ABS challenge. Concerns arose when Minnesota Twins batter Austin Martin successfully challenged a strike call that Marmol believed was too late, as the rules dictate a two-second window for the challenge. Marmol's animated discussion with the home-plate umpire was cut short, resulting in his ejection. As teams adjust to the new ABS challenge system this season, this incident raises questions about the enforcement of the timing rules.

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  • Marmol ejected during an argument over ABS challenge timing.
  • Challenge involved a strikeout call on Austin Martin.
  • Marmol argued Martin took too long to initiate the challenge.
  • Ejection occurred in the eighth inning of the game.
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Cardinals' Oli Marmol gets animated after being tossed for wild ABS challenge argument.

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