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Home Plate Umpire Leaves Padres-Reds Game with Heat Exhaustion After 4th Inning

The Reds said the 47-year-old umpire was treated for dehydration and elevated blood pressure before leaving the game.

  • On Monday, August 31, 2026, home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez left the game between the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park after experiencing heat exhaustion.
  • The game began with the temperature at 90 degrees and the humidity at 61%, conditions that caused Gonzalez to collapse near the batter's box after the fourth inning.
  • Reds trainer Tomas Vera escorted the 13-year veteran off the field, and a 14-minute delay followed while first base umpire DJ Reyburn moved behind the plate.
  • The Reds stated Gonzalez was treated for dehydration and elevated blood pressure; his condition stabilized and he is resting comfortably, according to the team.
  • TV analyst Barry Larkin recalled the incident brought back memories of umpire John McSherry, saying, "Any time you see anybody go down on the field, it's a terrible thing.
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Home plate umpire leaves Padres-Reds game with heat exhaustion after 4th inning

CINCINNATI (AP) — Home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez has left Monday's game between the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds after becoming overheated.

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Main umpire Manny González left Monday's match between the Fathers of San Diego and the Reds of Cincinnati after suffering overheating.

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Cincinnati Enquirer broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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