Saturday, May 24, 2014

MLB Replay Reviews 365-366: Fletcher, Wegner (03, 06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Andy Fletcher's out (catch) call in the bottom of the 5th and confirmed 2B Umpire Mark Wegner's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Royals-Angels game. In the 5th, with none out and none on, Angels batter Albert Pujols hit a 1-2 fastball from Royals pitcher James Shields on a fly ball to left fielder Alex Gordon, who jumped in an attempt to catch the fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Fletcher's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3.

In the 6th, with one out and none on, Angels batter Hank Conger hit a 3-2 cutter from Royals pitcher Shields on a line drive to right fielder Nori Aoki, who threw to second base as Conger slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Wegner's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 4-3. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 7-4, in 13 innings.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mark Wegner (14)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's sixth, seventh supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 365th, 366th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 187/366 (.511 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Angels challenge bobbling catch at the wall that reverts to a double (FOX)
Video: Play confirmed; Conger slides into second base safely on a call affirmed by Replay (FOX)

MLB Replay Reviews 363-364: Hernandez, Johnson

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Angel Hernandez's out call in the top of the 1st and 2B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out call in the bottom of the 10th inning of the Red Sox-Rays game. In the 1st, with two out and none on, Red Sox batter David Ross hit a 2-1 changeup from Rays pitcher David Price on the ground to shortstop Yunel Escobar, who threw to first baseman James Loney as Ross arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Hernandez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Red Sox were leading, 5-0.

In the 10th, with two out and one on, Rays baserunner R1 Desmond Jennings attempted to steal second base off Red Sox catcher Ross. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Johnson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 5-5. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 15 innings.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 22nd, 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 363rd, 364th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 186/364 (.513 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Ross beats out the deep grounder on close play at first base (BOS)
Video: Play overturned; Johnson's out call is reversed on challenge by Tampa Bay (TB)

MLB Replay Reviews 360-362: Hickox, Kulpa, Gosney

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Ed Hickox's safe call in the top of the 1st, 2B Umpire Ron Kulpa's safe call in the top of the 5th and 1B Umpire Jeff Gosney's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. In the 1st, with one out and one on, Rangers batter Mitch Moreland struck out swinging on a 3-2 changeup from Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello as Rangers baserunner R2 Shin-Soo Choo attempted to steal third base off Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who threw to third baseman Nick Castellanos as Choo slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Hickox's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 5th, with none out and one on, Rangers baserunner R1 Elvis Andrus attempted to steal second base off Tigers catcher Avila, who threw to shortstop Andrew Romine as Andrus slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Ausmus, Kulpa's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 4-1.

In the 6th, with one out and three on, Tigers batter Castellanos hit a 1-0 fastball from Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez on a line drive to second baseman Rougned Odor, who threw to first baseman Moreland as Tigers baserunner R1 Avila attempted to return to first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Gosney's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 8-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 12-2.

This is Ed Hickox (15)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jeff Gosney (40)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's second, third, fourth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 360th, 361st, 362nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 13th, 14th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 186/362 (.516 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Stolen base at third base is reversed on stepped-on glove (FOX)
Video: Play overturned; Ausmus successfully challenges second SB attempt of the game (FOX)
Video: Play overturned; Wash completes the around-the-horn sequence of challenges at first (FOX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 359: Tom Hallion (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tom Hallion's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Astros-Mariners game. With two out and none on, Mariners batter James Jones hit a 2-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer on the ground to third baseman Matt Dominguez, who threw to first baseman Marc Krauss as Jones arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Hallion's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 9-4.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 12th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 359th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 186/359 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; James Jones beats out an infield grounder for a hustle single (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 358: Lance Barksdale (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Lance Barksdale's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rockies-Braves game. With one out and one on, Rockies batter Charlie Blackmon hit a 1-2 slider from Braves pitcher Mike Minor on the ground to first baseman Freddie Freeman, who threw to  catcher Evan Gattis as Rockies baserunner Charlie Culberson slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Barksdale's ruling was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 2-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 358th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 186/358 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Rockies score an insurance run on untimely tag attempt by Gattis (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 357: Brian O'Nora (05)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Brian O'Nora's no score (time play, run cancelled) call in the top of the 6th inning of the Brewers-Marlins game. With two out and two on, Brewers batter Mark Reynolds hit a 1-2 cutter from Marlins pitcher Jacob Turner on a line drive to left fielder Christian Yelich, who threw to third baseman Casey McGehee as Brewers baserunner R1 Carlos Gomez slid into third base (out on the tag) and R2 Ryan Braun arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, O'Nora's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 1-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 357th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 186/357 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins, 5/24/14
Video: Play confirmed; Braun pulls up in front of the plate on third out; O'Nora waives the run (MIL)

MLB Ejection 056: Dan Bellino (2; Robin Ventura)

1B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing an out (base path deviation of three feet to avoid being tagged) call made by 2B Umpire Tom Woodring in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Yankees-White Sox game.* With none out and one on, White Sox batter Adrian Nieto hit a 0-1 slider from Yankees pitcher Vidal Nuno on a ground ball to right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, who threw to shortstop Derek Jeter to second baseman Brendan Ryan in a rundown of Nieto between first and second base. Replays indicate that Nieto deviated in excess of three feet from his base path (direct line between Nuno's current position and the base he was attempting to achieve [second base]) to avoid being tagged by Ryan, the call was correct.^ At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 3-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dan Bellino now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Y [Crewmate] = 12).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 6 points in the Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).
*2B Umpire Tom Woodring is considered the calling umpire pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-c-1-a.
^Official Baseball Rule 7.08(a)(1) specifies a runner is out when, "He runs more than three feet away from his base path to avoid being tagged unless his action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base he is attempting to reach safely." This is not a "skunk in the outfield" play because a play is actively being made on the runner. (Also not an issue of "baseline")

This is the 56th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 23rd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the White Sox's 1st ejection of 2014, T-4th in the AL Central (DET, KC 2; CLE, CWS, MIN 1).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since Sept 1, 2013 (Dana DeMuth; QOC = Y [No Catch/Safe]).
This is Dan Bellino's first ejection since May 14, 2014 (Troy Tulowitzki; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox, 5/24/14
Video: After a reversed call, Ventura argues against the out of basepath call and is thrown out (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 356: Alan Porter (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Alan Porter's safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Indians-Orioles game. With two out and one on, Indians batter Lonnie Chisenhall hit a 2-2 slider from Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on the ground to first baseman Chris Davis who threw to Jimenez as Chisenhall arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Porter's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 9-0.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 356th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's sixth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 185/356 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Orioles get out of the first inning on bang-bang play at first base (BAL)

Friday, May 23, 2014

MLB Ejection 055: Seth Buckminster (3; Juan Samuel)

1B Umpire Seth Buckminster ejected Phillies 1B Coach Juan Samuel for Unsportsmanlike-NEC (arguing a previously argued call*) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Dodgers-Phillies game. In the top of the 5th, with two out and none on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig hit a 1-2 sinker from Phillies pitcher Roberto Hernandez on the ground to third baseman Cesar Hernandez who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard after Puig's arrival for an infield single. Replays indicate the batted ball struck Puig's foot before caroming into the infield, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Seth Buckminster now has -5 points in the UEFL Standings (-8 Prev + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable = -5).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 9 points in the Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 U = 9).
*The Reason for Ejection is deemed Unsportsmanlike-NEC pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-5-b, also known as the DiMuro Rule. Replays indicate that at the time of the initial play, Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg met with HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez to argue the play, which stood after crew consultation. Whether a batter is hit by a batted ball is not reviewable; Replay Review may be used to determine only whether a batter has been struck by a pitched ball. For more information, see the Replay Review Regulations for 2014.
**Similarly, Umpire Classification (calling or secondary) is irrelevant because irrecusability is not a points-affecting variable as in Rule 6-2 (Irrecusable Call = 0 QOC Points).

This is the 55th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Phillies' 1st ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL East (NYM 3; ATL 2; MIA, PHI 1; WAS 0).
This is Juan Samuel's first ejection since July 22, 2010 (Bill Hohn; QOC = U [Arguing an Ejection]).
This is Seth Buckminster's first ejection since May 16, 2014 (Nolan Arenado; QOC = N [Ball/K]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/23/14
Video: Not satisfied with a stranded Puig, Samuel drags his argument to the bottom half, tossed (PHI)

MLB Replay Reviews 354-355: Barber, Hallion (05, 02)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Sean Barber's out call in the top of the 2nd and confirmed 2B Umpire Tom Hallion's live ball (in play/no HR) call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Astros-Mariners game. In the 2nd, with one out and none on, Astros batter Alex Presley hit a 1-2 changeup from Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez on the ground to shortstop Willie Bloomquist, who threw to first baseman Justin Smoak as Presley arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Barber's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 2-0.

In the 6th, with one out and none on, Mariners batter Mike Zunino hit a 0-1 changeup from Astros pitcher Rudy Owens on a line drive to deep right field and off the top of the wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon and initiation by Crew Chief Tom Hallion, Hallion's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 3-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tom Hallion (20)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 10th, 11th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 354th, 355th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 185/355 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners, 5/23/14
Video: Play stands; Mariners retire Presley on a bang-bang play at first base (HOU)
Video: Play confirmed; NY Command Center confirms Zunino's drive didn't leave the park (SEA)

MLB Replay Reviews 352-353: Phil Cuzzi (04-05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi's safe (trap) call in the bottom of the 4th and upheld Cuzzi's out call in the top of the 5th inning of the Cubs-Padres game. In the 4th, with one out and one on, Padres batter Seth Smith hit a 1-1 fastball from Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson on a line drive to right fielder Nate Schierholtz, who dove towards the sinking ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Cuzzi's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 7-0.

In the 5th, with two outs and one on, Cubs batter Emilio Bonifacio hit a 1-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Tim Stauffer on the ground to first baseman Yonder Alonso, who threw to Stauffer as Bonifacio arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Renteria, Cuzzi's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 8-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 11-1.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s fourth, fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 20th, 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 352nd, 353rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 19th, 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 183/353 (.518 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, 5/23/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs gain an out on a trap call overturned to a catch in the 4th inning (CHC)
Video: Play stands; Renteria's second challenge results in an upheld call at first base (CHC)

MLB Replay Reviews 350-351: Ripperger, Barksdale

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Mark Ripperger's safe call in the top of the 2nd and overturned 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rockies-Braves game. In the 2nd, with none out and none on, Rockies batter Nolan Arenado hit a 1-2 fastball from Braves pitcher Gavin Floyd on a line drive to left fielder Justin Upton, who threw to second base as Arenado slid. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's Ripperger's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 7th, Braves pitcher Floyd threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman in an attempt to pick off Rockies baserunner R1 Jordan Pacheco. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Barksdale's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 350th, 351st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 182/351 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/23/14
Video: Play stands; Arenado leads off the second with a hustle double on upheld safe call (ATL)
Video: Play overturned; Rockies retain a baserunner on failed pickoff at first base (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 349: Jerry Meals (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Jerry Meals' out call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Twins-Giants game. With one out and one on, Giants batter Hunter Pence hit a 2-2 slider from Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson on the ground to third baseman Trevor Plouffe, who threw to first baseman Joe Mauer as Pence arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Meals' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 349th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 181/349 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. San Francisco Giants, 5/23/14
Video: Play overturned; Pence beats out an infield grounder for a single in the first inning (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 348: Todd Tichenor (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Todd Tichenor's safe call in the top of the 8th inning of the Nationals-Pirates game. With two out and two on, Nationals pitcher Bryan Morris threw a 0-0 fastball for a passed ball, catcher Russell Martin to Morris as Nationals baserunner R3 Kevin Frandsen slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Tichenor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 4-3. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 348th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 181/348 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/23/14
Video: Play confirmed; Martin's passed ball to the wall leads to a Nats run affirmed via replay (PIT)

MLB Instant Replay Review 347: Brian O'Nora (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Brian O'Nora's safe call in the top of the 5th inning of the Brewers-Marlins game. With none out and none on, Brewers batter Marco Estrada hit a 0-0 fastball from Marlins pitcher Tom Koehler on the ground to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, who threw to first baseman Garrett Jones as Estrada arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, O'Nora's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 3-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 347th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Marlins Manager Mike Redmond's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 180/347 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins, 5/23/14
Video: Play overturned; Marlins challenge on sliding play by Hechavarria to get the out at first (MIA)

Thursday, May 22, 2014

MLB Replay Reviews 343-346: Buckminster, Culbreth

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd, out call in the bottom of the 7th and out (catch) call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Brewers-Braves game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Braves batter Andrelton Simmons hit a 2-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Matt Garza on the ground to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to shortstop Jean Segura to first baseman Lyle Overbay as Braves baserunner R1 Chris Johnson slid into second base, Simmons out at first. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 1-0.

In the 7th, with one out and one on, Braves batter Jason Heyward hit a 1-1 slider from Brewers pitcher Will Smith on the ground to second baseman Jeff Bianchi, who threw to shortstop Jean Segura as Braves baserunner R1 Ryan Doumit slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manger Fredi Gonzalez, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 5-4.

**The 7th inning also featured a Replay Review in which HP Umpire and Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth asked the Command Center in New York if Smith could throw in excess of eight warm-up pitches due to concerns over a possible injury. NY responded to Culbreth that reliever Smith, who had not warmed in the bullpen, was prohibited from throwing greater than eight warm-up pitches. Due to the nature of this rules-related Record Keeping Replay Review, Quality of Correctness has been set to "Incorrect."**

Rule 8.03: "When a pitcher takes his position at the beginning of each inning, or when he relieves another pitcher, he shall be permitted to pitch not to exceed eight preparatory pitches to his catcher during which play shall be suspended..."

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Braves batter Chris Johnson hit a 0-1 slider from Brewers pitcher Rob Wooten on a line drive to center fielder Logan Schafer, who dove for the sinking ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 5-4. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s eighth, ninth, 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 15, 16, 17, 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 343th, 344th, 345th, 346th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This was the first game of 2014 that featured four Replay Reviews.
This is Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's eighth, ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 180/346 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Brewers get an early double play on bang-bang play at second base (MIL)
Video: Play overturned; Braves challenge a DP turn of their own on a non-neighborhood pull (ATL)
Video: Play [N/A]/QOC = N; Smith's warmup is stopped at eight preparatory pitches (ATL)
Video: Play overturned; Buckminster sets an MLBU record with his third overturn of the night (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 342: Larry Vanover (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Larry Vanover's safe (no catch) call in the top of the 6th inning of the Dodgers-Mets game. With none out and one on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig hit a 1-1 curveball from Mets pitcher Jon Niese on the ground to third baseman David Wright, who threw to second baseman Daniel Murphy as Dodgers baserunner R1 Chone Figgins slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins, Vanover's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mets were leading, 3-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 342nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mets Manager Terry Collins' eighth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 180/342 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets, 5/22/14
Video: Play confirmed; Dodgers get two runners on on botched double play attempt (NYM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 341: Lance Barksdale (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Lance Barksdale's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Blue Jays-Red Sox game. With one out and one on, Blue Jays baserunner R1 Kevin Pillar attempted to steal second base off Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who threw to shortstop Xander Bogaerts as Pillar slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Barksdale's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 7-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 341st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 179/341 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox, 5/22/14
Video: Play stands; Blue Jays are caught stealing on sixth inning attempt (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 340: Ron Kulpa (02)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Ron Kulpa's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Rangers batter Mitch Moreland hit a 2-2 changeup from Tigers pitcher Robbie Ray on the ground to first baseman Miguel Cabrera, deflected to second baseman Ian Kinsler, who threw to catcher Alex Avila as Tigers baserunner R2 Adrian Beltre slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Kulpa's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 5-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's first supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 340th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 178/340 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/22/14
Video: Play stands; Tigers challenge Texas' fifth run, a ruling upheld on Replay Review (DET)

MLB Instant Replay Review 339: Eric Cooper (02)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Eric Cooper's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Astros-Mariners game. With two out and three on, Mariners batter Michael Saunders hit a 3-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Tony Sipp on the ground to first baseman Jesus Guzman, who threw to Sipp as Saunders arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Cooper's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 2-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's ninth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 339th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 177/339 (.522 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners, 5/22/14
Video: Play confirmed; Michael Saunders hits an RBI single scoring two on footrace to first (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 338: Pat Hoberg (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Pat Hoberg's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Rays game. With two out and one on, Rays baserunner R1 Desmond Jennings attempted to steal second base off Athletics catcher Derek Norris, who threw to second baseman Eric Sogard as Jennings slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by A's Manager Bob Melvin, Hoberg's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-2, in 11 innings.

This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 338th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 176/338 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/22/14
Video: Play overturned; 9th inning caught stealing forces extra innings at the Trop (MLB.com/AM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 337: Adam Hamari (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Adam Hamari's HR call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Giants-Rockies game. With one out and none on, Giants batter Pablo Sandoval hit a 0-1 cutter from Rockies pitcher Jorge de la Rosa on a fly ball to deep left field near the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss and initiation by Crew Chief Bill Miller, Hamari's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The game was suspended, 2-2, in the 6th.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 337th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 176/337 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies, 5/22/14
Video: Play overturned; High fly to left is blown by wind into foul territory on reversed HR call (SF)

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

MLB Instant Replay Review 336: Bill Welke (09)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Bill Welke's live ball (ground rule, fair) call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Rays game. With one out and none on, Rays batter Logan Forsythe hit a 3-1 fastball from Athletics pitcher Sean Doolittle on a pop fly on the infield and off of the upper catwalk (mast between 'A' and 'B-Ring'). Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by A's Manager Bob Melvin and initiation by Crew Chief Brian Gorman, Welke's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Athletics were leading, 3-2. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Bill Welke (52)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 13th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 336th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 176/336 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/21/14
Video: Play confirmed; Ball hits catwalk in fair territory for a base hit single in the ninth (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 335: Quinn Wolcott (09)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Quinn Wolcott's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Astros-Angels game. With none out and one on, Astros batter Alex Presley hit a 0-2 fastball from Angels pitcher Jered Weaver back to Weaver, who threw to shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Albert Pujols as Presley arrived at first base, Astros baserunner R1 Jesus Guzman out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Wolcott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 335th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 175/335 (.522 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 5/21/14
Video: Play stands; Astros avoid double play on speed of batter-runner Presley on upheld call (LAA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 334: Andy Fletcher (02)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Andy Fletcher's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Twins-Padres game. With two out and none on, Twins batter Chris Parmelee hit a 0-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Dale Thayer on the ground to second baseman Jedd Gyorko, who threw to first baseman Yonder Alonso as Parmelee arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Fletcher's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of th review, the Twins were leading, 2-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's fifth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 334th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 174/334 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. San Diego Padres, 5/21/14
Video: Play stands; Groundout is upheld on deflection, recovery by 2B Gyorko (MIN)

MLB Replay Reviews 332-333: Campos, Meals (01, 05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Angel Campos' out call in the top of the 6th and confirmed 2B Umpire Jerry Meals' live ball (no HR) call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Orioles-Pirates game. In the top, with two out and one on, Orioles batter Adam Jones hit a 1-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Justin Wilson on the ground to shortstop Jordy Mercer, who threw to first baseman Ike Davis as Jones arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Campos' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 8-6.

In the bottom frame, with two out and none on, Pirates batter Andrew McCutchen hit a 0-1 changeup from Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz on a fly ball to deep left field. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Meals, Meals' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 8-6. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

This is Angel Campos (84)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jerry Meals (41)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 17th, 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 332nd, 333rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's fifth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 173/333 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/21/14
Video: Play stands; Angel Campos returns to big league action with upheld Replay decision (BAL)
Video: Play confirmed; Cutch gets a double on drive affirmed as having stayed in play (BAL)

MLB Replay Reviews 330-331: Gosney, Eddings (01, 08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Jeff Gosney's safe call in the top of the 2nd and confirmed HP Umpire Doug Eddings' Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 5th inning of the Diamondbacks-Cardinals game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Miguel Montero attempted to steal second base off Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, who threw to second baseman Kolten Wong as Montero slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Gosney's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 5th, with one out and two on, Diamondbacks batter Brandon McCarthy bunted a 0-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha back to Wacha, who threw to catcher Molina as Diamondbacks baserunner R3 Cody Ross arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson and initiation by Crew Chief Doug Eddings, Eddings' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 12 innings.

This is Jeff Gosney (40)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Doug Eddings (88)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Doug Eddings' first, second supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 330th, 331st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's seventh Replay Review of 2014.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's fifth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 171/331 (.516 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Cards pick up a caught stealing on reversed call at second base (STL)
Video: Play confirmed; D'Backs bunt into an out on failed suicide squeeze attempt in the fifth (STL)

MLB Replay Reviews 328-329: Ted Barrett (05-06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Ted Barrett's out call in the top of the 1st and safe call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Phillies-Marlins game. In the 1st, with one out and none on, Phillies batter Carlos Ruiz hit a 1-2 slider from Marlins pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on the ground to shortstop Ed Lucas, who threw to first baseman Garrett Jones as Ruiz arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 2nd, with none out and none on, Phillies batter Domonic Brown hit a 3-2 fastball from Marlins pitcher Eovaldi on the ground to shortstop Lucas, deflected by Eovaldi, to first baseman Jones as Brown arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 14-5.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s fifth, sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 19th, 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 328th, 329th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Marlins Manager Mike Redmond's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 170/329 (.517 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins, 5/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Carlos Ruiz is credited with reaching first on pulled foot at first base (PHI)
Video: Play overturned; Marlins retire a baserunner following Redmond's successful challenge (MIA)

MLB Replay Reviews 326-327: Drake, Foster (04, 05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Rob Drake's out call in the top of the 6th and overturned 2B Umpire Marty Foster's catch (out) call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Reds-Nationals game. In the 6th, with one out and one on, Reds baserunner R2 Todd Frazier attempted to steal third base off Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, who threw to Kevin Frandsen as Frazier slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Drake's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 2-1.

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Nationals batter Denard Span hit a 0-0 fastball from Reds pitcher Jonathan Broxton on a line drive to center fielder Billy Hamilton, who dove for the ball as it dropped toward the ground. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Foster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 2-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Marty Foster (60)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 14th, 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 326th, 327th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 170/327 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals, 5/21/14
Video: Play stands; With the rain pouring down, Frazier is tagged out in front of the base (CIN)
Video: Play overturned; After the rain delay, Nats get a single on a trap play in the outfield (WAS)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Timmons, T Welke (2|3, 05)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera and Manager Brad Ausmus for arguing a check swing (swing/strike) call and Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Tim Welke's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. With two out and one on, Tigers batter Miguel Cabrera attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 slider from Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Replays indicate Cabrera attempted to strike the pitch, Timmons' call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the contest was tied, 7-7.

One batter later, with two outs and two on, Tigers batter Victory Martinez hit a 2-1 changeup from Indians pitcher Carrasco on the ground to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who threw to first baseman Nick Swisher as Martinez arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Acting Manager (Bench Coach) Gene Lamont, Welke's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 7-7. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 11-10, in 13 innings.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tim Welke (3)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 21st supervised Replay Review of 2014.

This is the 53rd, 54th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 325th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 23rd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the 22nd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Acting Manager Gene Lamont's first Replay Review of 2014 (Tigers overall 11th).
>> This is the first 2014 Replay Review by an Acting Manager due to ejection or absence (.000 CSP).
This is the Tigers' 1st/2nd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL Central (DET, KC 2; CLE, MIN 1; CWS 0).
This is Miguel Cabrera's first ejection since Sept 9, 2013 (Brian Gorman; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Brad Ausmus' first ejection since June 11, 2008 (Angel Campos; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Tim Timmons' first ejection since April 26, 2014 (Joe Maddon; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
Umpires are now 170/325 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/21/14
Video: Miggy once again is tossed mid-AB for arguing issues of ball and strike (DET)
Video: Play stands; Welke's out call at first is reviewed and upheld, ending the inning (DET)

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

MLB Ejection 052: Will Little (2; Mike Redmond)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Marlins Manager Mike Redmond for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Phillies-Marlins game. With one out and one on, Marlins batter Adeiny Hechavarria took a 1-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher Jake Diekman for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and below the midpoint between the top of the uniform pants and shoulders (px -.899, pz 3.336 / sz_top 3.450), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 6-3. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Will Little (93)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Will Little now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 11).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Y = 1).

This is the 52nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 21st Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Marlins' 1st ejection of 2014, 3rd in the NL East (NYM 3; ATL 2; MIA 1; PHI, WAS 0).
This is Mike Redmond's first ejection since July 6, 2013 (Bill Welke; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).
This is Will Little's first ejection since May 9, 2014 (Don Mattingly; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins, 5/20/14
Video: Ejected for profane argument from the dugout, Redmond kicks dirt and lets loose (MIA)

MLB Replay Reviews 323-324: Miller, Reynolds (2, 11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Bill Miller's foul ball call in the top of the 5th and upheld 2B Umpire Jim Reynolds' safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Giants-Rockies game. In the 5th, with one out and one on, Giants batter Tyler Colvin hit a line drive towards the left field foul line. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Miller's ruling was reversed and runners were placed at second and third base as the result of spectator interference, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 1-0.

In the 6th, with none out and one on, Rockies batter DJ LeMahieu bunted a 0-0 slider from Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner to Bumgarner, who threw to shortstop Brandon Crawford as Rockies baserunner R1 Drew Stubbs arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bochy, Reynolds' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest, was tied, 3-3. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Welke's 20th, 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 323rd, 324th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 10th, 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 169/324 (.522 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies, 5/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Runner placement becomes a Replay factor on reversed foul ball call (SF)
Video: Play upheld; Bochy loses his challenge in the sixth on sacrifice fielder's choice attempt (SF)

MLB Replay Reviews 321-322: T Welke, Timmons (4, 8)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Tim Welke's HR call in the top of the 5th and overturned 1B Umpire Tim Timmons' safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. In the 5th, with none out and none on, Tigers batter Alex Avila hit a 2-2 fastball from Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer on a fly ball to deep center field. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Indians Manager Terry Francona and initiation by Crew Chief Tim Welke, Welke's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 5-2.

In the 6th, with one out and two on, Tigers batter Nick Castellanos hit a 0-2 fastball from Indians pitcher Bauer on the ground to first baseman Nick Swisher, who threw to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to Bauer as Castellanos arrived at first base, Tigers baserunner R1 Austin Jackson out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Timmons' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 5-2. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Tim Welke (3)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tim Timmons (95)'s eighth
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 19th, 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 321st, 322nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 12th, 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 168/322 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/20/14
Video: Play confirmed; Avila earns a solo home run to deep left-center in the fifth inning (DET)
Video: Play overturned; Indians escape a jam as Replay Review reverses the call at first base (CLE)

MLB Instant Replay Review 320: Eric Cooper (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Eric Cooper's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the White Sox-Royals game. With two outs and one on, Royals baserunner R1 Jarrod Dyson attempted to steal second base off White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers, who threw to second baseman Gordon Beckham as Dyson slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Cooper's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 7-6. The White Sox ultimately on the contest, 7-6.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's eighth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 320th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 167/320 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 5/20/14
Video: Play stands; Royals get a stolen base, which is upheld following Replay Review (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 319: Mark Wegner (05)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Mark Wegner's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Twins-Padres game. With none out and one on, Twins batter Aaron Hicks bunted a 0-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Ian Kennedy to third baseman Chase Headley, who threw to first baseman Yonder Alonso as Hicks arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Wegner's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's fourth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 319th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 166/319 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. San Diego Padres, 5/20/14
Video: Play confirmed; Hicks grounds out on a bunt for hit attempt in the seventh (MIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 318: Bill Welke (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Bill Welke's out call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Athletics-Rays game. With one out and three on, Rays batter Desmond Jennings hit a 3-2 fastball from A's pitcher Drew Pomeranz on the ground to shortstop Nick Punto, who threw to second baseman Eric Sogard to first baseman Brandon Moss and Jennings arrived at first base, Rays baserunner R1 Brandon Guyer out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Welke's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the A's were leading, 3-0. The A's ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Bill Welke (52)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 12th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 318th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 165/318 (.518 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/20/14
Video: Play stands; Evidence to overturn safe/out call is inconclusive and Rays lose challenge (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 317: DJ Reyburn (07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire DJ Reyburn's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Mariners-Rangers game. With one out and one on, Mariners baserunner R2 Kyle Seager attempted to steal third base off Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos, who threw to third baseman Adrian Beltre as Seager slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Reyburn's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 5-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 317th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 164/317 (.517 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, 5/20/14
Video: Play stands; Mariners are unsuccessful on seventh-inning caught stealing challenge (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 316: Kerwin Danley (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Kerwin Danley's live ball (no HR, in play) call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Blue Jays-Red Sox game. With none out and one on, Red Sox batter Jonny Gomes hit a 0-0 changeup from Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ on a fly ball to deep left field and off the top of the wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Red Sox Manager John Farrell and initiation by Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom, Danley's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 7-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 316th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 163/316 (.516 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox, 5/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Red Sox reap a Green Monster homer on top ledge-induced review (BOS)