Saturday, August 22, 2015

MLB Ejection 173: Paul Nauert (2; James Loney)

HP Umpire Paul Nauert ejected Rays 1B James Loney for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 6th inning of the Rays-Athletics game. With two out and none on, Loney took a 3-2 changeup from A's pitcher Sonny Gray. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .571, pz 1.484 [sz_bot 1.89 / MOE 1.81]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 2-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Paul Nauert (39)'s second ejection of 2015.
Chris Segal now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 AAA/Penalty - 4 Incorrect = 3).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 8 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 8).

This is the 173rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 76th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Loney was 1-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Rays' 4th ejection of 2015, T-4th in the AL East (TOR 10; BOS 8; NYY 5; BAL, TB 4).
This is James Loney's first ejection since June 25, 2010 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Paul Nauert's first ejection since April 18, 2015 (Collin Cowgill; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics, 8/22/15
Video: Loney drops bat, spikes helmet, utters a profanity at Nauert, prompting his removal (TB)

MLB Ejection 172: Chris Segal (3; Matt Carpenter)

HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 5th inning of the Cardinals-Padres game. With one out and two on, Carpenter took a 0-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Ian Kennedy for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px -1.154, pz 2.28), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 1-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Chris Segal (96)'s third ejection of 2015.
Chris Segal now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 AAA/Penalty - 4 Incorrect = 3).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 8 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 8).

This is the 172nd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 75th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the Cardinals' 6th ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC, MIL, STL 6).
This is Matt Carpenter's first ejection since April 14, 2014 (Bob Davidson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chris Segal's first ejection since August 1, 2015 (Mike Scioscia; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres, 8/22/15
Video: Carpenter confronts Segal after striking out looking on an outside fastball (STL)

MLB Ejection 171: Dan Iassogna (5; Terry Francona)

2B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Indians Manager Terry Francona for arguing an out call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Indians-Yankees game. With one out and two on, Indians batter Michael Brantley hit a 2-2 fastball from Yankees pitcher Luis Severino on the ground to first baseman Greg Bird, who threw to shortstop Didi Gregorius as Indians baserunner R1 Francisco Lindor slid into second base. Replays indicate Bird's throw caused Gregorius to break contact with second base prior to catching the ball (not a neighborhood play), the call was incorrect (This ruling has been challenged and is under review by the UEFL Appeals Board). At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 5-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s fifth ejection of 2015.
Dan Iassogna now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (15 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect = 13).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 3 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).

This is the 171st ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 83rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Indians' 6th ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 12; DET 7; CLE, CWS 6; MIN 3).
This is Terry Francona's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 29 (Tom Woodring; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since August 20, 2015 (Joe Girardi; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees, 8/22/15
Video: Tito questions a play at second, but is ejected after being told it is not reviewable (CLE)

Friday, August 21, 2015

MLB Ejection 170: Quinn Wolcott (3; Lloyd McClendon)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon for arguing ball calls in the top of the 8th inning of the White Sox-Mariners game. With one out and three on, Mariners pitcher Rob Rasmussen walked White Sox batters Carlos Sanchez and Tyler Flowers, consecutively. Replays indicate of 14 pitches ruled 'ball' by Wolcott during the Sanchez, Flowers and preceding Alexei Ramirez (walk), Adam LaRoche (double), and Melky Cabrera (single) at-bats, all 14 were officiated correctly (100% Accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 8-3. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 11-4.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s third ejection of 2015.
Quinn Wolcott now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 14).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 13 points in Crew Division (12 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 13).

This is the 170th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 82nd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Mariners' 6th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL West (SEA 6; HOU 5; OAK 4; LAA, TEX 3).
This is Lloyd McClendon's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 1 (Mike Muchlinski; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since August 16, 2015 (Salvador Perez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners, 8/21/15
Video: Frustrated McClendon gets tossed in the midst of a blowout loss to Chicago (SEA)

2015 No-Hitter 5, John Tumpane (1; Mike Fiers)

HP Umpire John Tumpane called Astros pitcher Mike Fiers' no-hitter against the Dodgers, the fifth of 2015. Tumpane was joined for Friday's Dodgers-Astros game by 1B Umpire Bill Welke, 2B Umpire James Hoye and 3B Umpire and Crew Chief John Hirschbeck. This is Tumpane's first career MLB no-hitter; crewmate John Hirschbeck previously called Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter on October 6, 2010.

Friday's is the first MLB no-hitter since August 12, 2015 (Jeff Nelson; Hisashi Iwakuma).

Tumpane received 69 callable pitches from Fiers, a total of 46 balls and 23 called strikes. The look:

Balls: 46 called balls outside of strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 46/46 = 100.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 21 called strikes inside strike zone / 2 called strikes outside strike zone = 21/23 = 91.3% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score = 67/69 = 97.1% Accuracy (+2 for Fiers).

Pitch f/x plot courtesy Brooks Baseball.
Note: This plot is a graphical approximation of the strike zone and is not the basis for analysis.

MLB Ejection 169: Ron Kulpa (2; Brad Ausmus)

3B Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 2B Umpire Adam Hamari's out call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. With two out and one on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez hit a 2-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Colby Lewis on a line drive to second baseman Rougned Odor for an air out, who threw to shortstop Elvis Andrus as Tigers baserunner R2 Miguel Cabrera attempted to tag up at second base, ruled a double play by Hamari. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Hamari's ruling stood, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 2-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s second ejection of 2015.
Ron Kulpa now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 7).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has -5 points in Crew Division (-6 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = -5).

This is the 169th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 81st Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Tigers' 7th ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 12; DET 7; CWS 6; CLE 5; MIN 3).
This is Brad Ausmus' 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 2 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since June 28, 2015 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/21/15
Video: Rangers turn a middle-infield double play after unsuccessful challenge by Detroit (TEX)
Video: Ausmus ejected arguing the review after Detroit gets HAM-are-ee's pronunciation correct (DET)

Thursday, August 20, 2015

MLB Ejection 168: Doug Eddings (4; Fredi Gonzalez)

HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez for arguing a ball two call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Braves-Cubs game. With one out and two on, Cubs batter Chris Coghlan took a 1-0 fastball from Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px -1.227, pz 2.255) while the preceding pitch ruled ball one was located at the ankles (pz .837 [sz_bot 1.510]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 7-1.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s fourth ejection of 2015.
Doug Eddings now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 11).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 10 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 10).

This is the 168th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 80th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Braves' 4th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL East (WAS 7; ATL, NYM, PHI 4; MIA 2).
This is Fredi Gonzalez's first ejection since March 12, 2015 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Doug Eddings' first ejection since August 16, 2015 (Ian Kinsler; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, 8/20/15
Video: Eddings tosses Fredi while Joe Simpson pretends he's a psychologist and diagnoses Doug (ATL)

MLB Ejection 167: Dan Iassogna (4; Joe Girardi)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Yankees Manager Joe Girardi for arguing strike two and three calls in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Indians-Yankees game. With one out and one on, Yankees batter Brian McCann took a 0-1 fastball from Indians pitcher Cody Allen for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and midpoint high (px -.283, pz 3.505 [sz_top 3.490 / MOE 3.573]) while the strike three pitch was located below this height, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 3-1. The Indians ultimately on the contest, 3-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s fourth ejection of 2015.
Dan Iassogna now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 167th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 79th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Yankees' 5th ejection of 2015, 3rd in the AL East (TOR 10; BOS 8; NYY 5; BAL 4; TB 3).
This is Joe Girardi's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 24 (Alan Porter; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since August 16, 2015 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y-C [Balk]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees, 8/20/15
Video: After McCann says his peace, Girardi continues toward the umpire and is thrown out (NYY)

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

MLB Ejection 166: Mark Carlson (2; Ned Yost)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed 3B Umpire Eric Cooper's out call in the top of the 11th inning of the Royals-Reds game. With none out and none on, Royals batter Alcides Escobar hit a 3-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Jumbo Diaz on a line drive to center fielder Billy Hamilton, who threw to shortstop Eugenio Suarez as Escobar slid into second base, ruled out by Cooper. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Yost, Cooper's ruling stood, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-1, in 13 innings.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s second ejection of 2015.
Mark Carlson now has 16 points in the UEFL Standings (14 Prev + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 16).
Crew Chief Mark Carlson now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

This is the 166th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 78th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Royals' 12th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL Central (KC 12; CWS, DET 6; CLE 5; MIN 3).
This is Ned Yost's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since April 19 (Greg Gibson; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Mark Carlson's first ejection since June 7, 2015 (Alex Wood; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Cincinnati Reds, 8/18/15
Video: Liner to right-center brings Cooper over on rotation for an out call upheld by instant replay (CIN)
Video: After replay doesn't go his way, Yost argues New York's call and is thrown out by Carlson (KC)

Monday, August 17, 2015

MLB Ejections 164-165: Brian Knight (1-2; Fuld, Melvin)

HP Umpire Brian Knight ejected Athletics CF Sam Fuld and Manager Bob Melvin for arguing an interference (runner's lane) call in the top of the 5th inning of the Athletics-Orioles game. With two out and none on, Fuld bunted a 0-0 fastball from Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman on the ground to catcher Caleb Joseph, who threw to first baseman Chris Davis. Replays indicate Joseph's throw hit Fuld and that Fuld had run the entire distance from home plate to first base in fair territory and outside of the runner's lane at 45-feet, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Orioles were leading, 3-1. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These are Brian Knight (91)'s first and second ejections of 2015.
Brian Knight now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 7).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has -4 points in Crew Division (-6 Previous + 2 Correct Call = -4).

Replays indicate Fuld ran on the infield grass.
*Relevant Rule: 5.09(a)(11) (2014 OBR Rule 6.05(k)): Batter is out when, "In running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead." The rule's comment permits the batter-runner to exit the three-foot lane "in the immediate vicinity of first base for the sole purpose of touching first base." However, all interpretations of this rule state that the batter-runner loses the protection afforded by the comment if he had not been running in the lane to begin with (e.g., if he never actually "exited" the lane because he wasn't ever within the lane; the courtesy of protection is only afforded to runners actually exiting the lane).
Jim Evans: "A runner who has advanced the entire distance from home plate to first in fair territory making no effort to run within the lane is not extended the same leniency as the runner who runs in the lane as required and then cuts into fair territory near the base to touch it."
Harry Wendelstedt addresses quality of the throw: "The determination is not whether the throw is true, but whether it could still reasonably retire the runner."

These are the 164th and 165th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 74th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Fuld was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 77th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Athletics' 4th ejection of 2015, 3rd in the AL West (HOU, SEA 5; OAK 4; LAA, TEX 3).
This is Sam Fuld's first career MLB ejection.
This is Bob Melvin's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since July 22 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since August 7, 2014 (Matt Kemp; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles, 8/17/15
Video: Fuld and Melvin are tossed arguing the RLI call; Oakland broadcasters bemoan Knight (OAK)

Sunday, August 16, 2015

MLB Ejection 163: Dan Iassogna (3; Pat Murphy)

3B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Padres Interim Manager Pat Murphy for arguing a balk non-call (reversed balk) made by 2B Umpire John Tumpane in the top of the 6th inning of the Padres-Rockies game. With two out and three on, Rockies pitcher Chris Rusin was called for a balk by Tumpane, who reversed the ruling after consultation with umpires Iassogna, Lance Barrett (1B) and CB Bucknor (HP). Replays indicate Rusin began his natural motion and continued delivery to home plate out of Windup Position and therefore did not violate balk provisions pertaining to the no-stop restriction that is applicable to Set Position, the (no-)call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 1-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s third ejection of 2015.
Dan Iassogna now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 11).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).

*Rusin's continuous motion is legal if he pitches from Windup Position, but illegal with runners on base (a balk) if delivered from Set Position as a pitcher must stop with runners on base when bringing hands together (coming set) if using Set Position. Relevant Rule is 5.07(a) in 2015 OBR, or 8.01 in 2014 OBR.
Windup Position: Established by (1) facing the batter, (2) pivot foot in contact with pitcher's plate/rubber, (3) the other foot is free. The free foot may be placed on the rubber, in front of the rubber, behind the rubber, or off to the side of the rubber. "From this position any natural movement associated with his delivery of the ball to the batter commits him to the pitch without interruption or alteration."
Set Position: Established by (1) facing the batter, (2) pivot foot in contact with pitcher's plate/rubber, (3) other for in front of pitcher's plate, (4) holding the ball with both hands in front of his body and coming to a complete stop. A pitcher may not come Set after starting in Windup.
The Stretch: If a pitcher makes "any natural preliminary motion," he shall assume Set Position before delivering the ball to the batter.
In other words, a natural movement associated with delivery of the ball to the batter is a component associated with Windup Position; a natural preliminary motion that is distinct from a natural movement associated with delivery is a component of Set Position.
From the MLB Umpire Manual: A pitcher may assume Windup Position by "facing the batter, hands apart, pivot foot in contact with the rubber, other foot free." Both feet must be squarely on the ground, and the pitcher is not required to assume a stationary position ("pause") before delivery if "any natural movement associated with the start of [his] delivery committees the pitcher to pitch."
In other words, Tumpane called Rusin for a no-stop balk which would be the proper call had Rusin pitched out of Set Position. The decision to reverse the call was made after the crew determined Rusin was actually in Windup Position and, thus, not required to stop (and actually obliged by rule not to stop).
Note About Rules Differences (NFHS/NCAA/OBR): Pat Murphy, having last managed at the "big league" level (D1 or MLB) under NCAA rules, may be unfamiliar with the professional designation regarding Windup and Set-related balks. For instance, NFHS put out a POE on balking illegal hybrid stances while NFHS Rule 6.1.2 has umpires draw an imaginary line through the front edge of the pitcher's plate to determine whether the free foot is legally positioned (it must be even with or behind the line), while prior to 2015, NCAA Rule 9-1-a specifically stated in regards to Windup Position that, "The pitcher’s entire free foot shall not be in front of the pivot foot." Only in 2015 did NCAA change its rule to "with the other foot free." OBR/Pro obviously does not have the "not be in front of" restriction (quite the opposite, it explicitly allows the free foot to be placed in nearly any place relative to the pivot, and has for many years). This is one of several key rules differences that until very recently existed between College/Pro and still does exist between High School and the higher levels. In fact, when the NCAA Rules Committee changed Rule 9-1-a prior to 2015, it wrote in its rationale that the "other foot free" proposal "aligns more closely with the MLB pitcher windup position rule."

This is the 163rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 76th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Padres' 14th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 14; LAD 7; SF 5; COL 4; ARI 3).
This is Pat Murphy's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since August 10 (Tony Randazzo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since June 1, 2015 (Bud Black; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, 8/16/15
Video: Tumpane calls Rusin for a no-stop balk, but takes it back after ruling Windup Position (COL)

MLB Ejection 162: Quinn Wolcott (2; Salvador Perez)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Royals C Salvador Perez for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Angels-Royals game. With none out and none on, Perez took a 1-2 sinker from Angels pitcher Hector Santiago for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located along the inner edge of home plate and knee high (px -.926, pz 1.648 [sz_bot 1.610]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s second ejection of 2015.
Quinn Wolcott now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 10).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 12 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 12).

This is the 162nd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 73rd player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Perez was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Royals' 11th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL Central (KC 11; CWS, DET 6; CLE 5; MIN 3).
This is Salvador Perez's first career MLB ejection.
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since April 26, 2015 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Kansas City Royals, 8/16/15
Video: Wolcott's third strike call draws ire of Perez, who is ejected after a prolonged argument (ESPN)

MLB Ejection 161: Doug Eddings (3; Ian Kinsler)

HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 7th inning of the Tigers-Astros game. With one out and one on, Tigers batter Jose Iglesias took a 2-2 sinker from Astros pitcher Chad Qualls for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and knee high (px -.129, pz 1.713 [sz_bot 1.46]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 5-4. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s third ejection of 2015.
Doug Eddings now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 10 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 10).

This is the 161st ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 72nd player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Kindler was 0-4 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Tigers' 6th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the AL Central (KC 10; CWS, DET 6; CLE 5; MIN 3).
This is Ian Kinsler's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since July 19 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Doug Eddings' first ejection since June 12, 2015 (Adrian Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 8/16/15
Video: Kinsler barks at Eddings about the strike zone and is tossed during the 7th inning stretch (HOU)