# Balk Reversal Sparks Manager’s Ejection | Kansas City Royals News

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Published: 2026-09-02T15:16:13+00:00
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A Royals-Marlins game turned fiery when manager Matt Quatraro was ejected after a controversial balk reversal in the eighth inning. The play: Marlins pitcher Victor Vodnik stumbled stepping off the mound, triggering a balk call that brought in a run for the Royals. But after review, umpires overturned it — ruling the stumble was accidental, not deceptive. Quatraro, frustrated by the timing and rarity of the reversal, argued the call should’ve stood, especially since it benefited his team. Despite getting the run back via a ninth-inning homer, the Royals fell short by three runs. It’s a tense moment that highlights how subjective balk calls can be — and how rarely they’re reversed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/391023be71a05b86

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