MLB Instant Replay Review 679: Adam Hamari (07)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Adam Hamari's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Astros-Rangers game. With one out and one on, Astros batter George Springer hit a ground ball to center fielder Leonys Martin, deflected by second baseman Rougned Odor, who threw to Odor as Springer slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Hamari's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 5-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 41st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 679th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Houston Astros' 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 354/679 (.522 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers, 7/8/14
Video: Play confirmed; Astros' challenge of out at second is confirmed by Replay Review (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 674: Vic Carapazza (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Vic Carapazza's out call in the top of the 4th inning of the Astros-Rangers game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Jose Altuve hit a ground ball to Ranger shortstop Elvis Andrus, who threw to first baseman Carlos Pena as Altuve arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Carapazza's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 6-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 12-7.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 40th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 674th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Houston Astros' 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 349/674 (.518 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers, 7/7/14
Video: Play overturned; Altuve collects his hit to tie Bob Watson on reversed call at first base (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 627: Todd Tichenor (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Todd Tichenor's fair ball call in the top of the 4th inning of the Mariners-Astros game. With one out and one on, Mariners batter Dustin Ackley hit a 0-1 fastball from Astros pitcher Collin McHugh on a line drive to left field near the foul line. Upon Replay review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Tichenor's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 4-3. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s sixth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 36th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 627th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 325/627 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, 6/30/14
Video: Play overturned; Ackley's drive into the left field corner turns into a foul ball on video replay (HOU)

MLB Replay Reviews 569-571: Gonzalez, Knight (12, 06-07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's safe call in the top of the 3rd, confirmed HP Umpire Brian Knight's out call in the bottom of the 3rd and confirmed Knight's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Astros-Rays game. In the top of the 3rd, with none out and one on, Astros baserunner R2 Jonathan Villar attempted to steal third base off Rays catcher Jose Molina, who threw to third baseman Evan Longoria as Villar slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Gonzalez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1.

In the bottom of the 3rd, with two out and two on, Rays baserunner R3 Desmond Jennings attempted to steal home off Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel, who threw to catcher Carlos Corporan as Jennings arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Knight's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 2-1.

In the 8th, with two out and two on, Rays batter Logan Forsythe hit a 2-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Keuchel on a line drive to right fielder George Springer, who threw to catcher Corporan as Rays baserunner R2 Longoria slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rays Manager Maddon and initiation by Crew Chief Culbreth, Knight's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 5-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Brian Knight (91)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 26th, 27th, 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 569th, 570th, 571st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 28th, 29th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 300/571 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Villar steals third base on reversed caught stealing call in the 3rd (HOU)
Video: Play confirmed; Jennings tries stealing home on return throw, but comes up short (TB)
Video: Play confirmed; Knight's second challenged call of the game is confirmed in the 8th (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 508-509: Jeff Nelson (05-06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Jeff Nelson's out call in the top of the 3rd and confirmed Nelson's Not HR (live ball, in play) call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Rays-Astros game. In the top half, with one out and one on, Rays baserunner R2 Kevin Kiermaier attempted to steal third base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to third baseman Matt Dominguez as Kiermaier slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Nelson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 1-0.

In the bottom frame, with two out and three on, Astros batter Dominguez hit a 0-1 slider from Rays pitcher Chris Archer on a fly ball to deep left field near the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of unsolicited initiation by Crew Chief Nelson, Nelson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 12-4. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s fifth, sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 508th, 509th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 25th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 271/509 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros, 6/14/14
Video: Play stands; Astros catch the Rays stealing on call upheld in the third inning (TB)
Video: Play confirmed; Dominguez's drive confirmed not to have left the ballpark for a double (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 495: Alan Porter (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Alan Porter's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Diamondbacks-Astros game. With one out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Ender Inciarte hit a 0-0 sinker from Astros pitcher Scott Feldman on a ground ball to right fielder George Springer, who threw to third baseman Matt Dominguez as Diamondbacks baserunner David Peralta slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Porter's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 495th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 264/495 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros, 6/12/14
Video: Play stands; D'backs put runners on the corners after Bo's unsuccessful challenge (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 471: Marty Foster (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Marty Foster's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Diamondbacks game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Jon Singleton hit a 1-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher J.J. Putz on the ground to right fielder Gerardo Parra, who threw to catcher Miguel Montero as Astros baserunner R2 Jose Altuve arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Foster's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 4-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 471st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 249/471 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/9/14
Video: Play confirmed; D'Backs deny 'Stros an insurance run on play at the plate in 9th (HOU)

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 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 271: Bill Welke (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Bill Welke's safe call in the top of the 4th inning of the Rangers-Astros game. With one out and none on, Rangers batter Prince Fielder hit a 0-1 slider from Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel on a line drive to left fielder LJ Hoes, who threw to third baseman Matt Dominguez as Fielder slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 3-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

 
This is Bill Welke (52)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 10th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 271st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 10th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 142/271 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros, 5/13/14

Video: Play overturned; Prince Fielder not quite able to get a hustle double after review (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 256: Tripp Gibson (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Astros-Orioles game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Dexter Fowler hit a 0-2 changeup from Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez on the ground to third baseman Manny Machado, who threw to first baseman Steve Pearce as Fowler arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Gibson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 2-1. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 256th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's ninth Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 135/256 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles, 5/10/14

Video: Play stands; Orioles' strong defense ends the Astros' frame after further review (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 244: Mike Winters (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Mike Winters' safe call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Astros-Tigers game. With two out and none on, Tigers batter Austin Jackson hit a 1-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel on the ground to second baseman Jose Altuve, who threw to first baseman Jesus Guzman as Jackson arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Winters' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 244th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 8th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 128/244 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/8/14

Video: Play overturned; Porter's Astros get out of the inning on reversed review (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 228-29: Buckminster (4-5)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe call in the bottom of the 5th and upheld Buckminster's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Tigers game. In the 5th, with one out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Ian Kinsler attempted to steal second base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to second baseman Jose Altuve as Kinsler slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with none out and one on, Astros baserunner R1 Dexter Fowler attempted to steal second base off Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who threw to shortstop Andrew Romine as Fowler arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Porter, Buckminster's ruling was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s fourth, fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 13th, 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 228th, 229th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 6th, 7th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 123/229 (.537 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Porter wins a challenge and cuts down Kinsler stealing in the 5th (HOU)
Video: Play stands; Porter loses his challenge in the 9th as Buckminster goes 1-for-2 (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 200: James Hoye (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire James Hoye's safe call in the top of the 10th inning of the Mariners-Astros game. With two out and none on, Mariners batter Robinson Cano hit a 2-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Anthony Bass on the ground to second baseman Jose Altuve, who threw to first baseman Jesus Guzman as Cano arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Hoye's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 4-4. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings.

This is James Hoye (92)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
James Hoye is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Bob Davidson's crew is now 3/7 (.429 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 200th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 4/5 (.800 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 108/200 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, 5/2/14
Video: Play overturned; Mariners go 1-2-3 in the 10th after Porter successfully challenges (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 160: Paul Emmel (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Paul Emmel's safe call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Athletics-Astros game. With two out and none on, A's batter Coco Crisp hit a 3-1 fastball from Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel on the ground to first baseman Marc Krauss, who threw to Keuchel, covering, as Crisp arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Emmel's ruling that Keuchel did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Crisp's touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 3-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Paul Emmel (50)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Paul Emmel is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jerry Meals' crew is now 5/9 (.556 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 160th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 3/4 (.750 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 92/160 (.575 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros, 4/26/14

Video: Call overturned; Porter challenges the ruling on the field, which is reversed to a base hit (HOU)

MLB Replay Review & Ejection: Meals, Baker (04, 1)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Jerry Meals' foul ball call in the top of the 5th and HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Astros Manager Bo Porter for arguing warnings (a non-ejection) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Astros game. In the 5th, with none out and one on, Athletics batter Brandon Moss hit a 2-2 slider from Astros pitcher Brad Peacock on a line drive to right field and near the foul line, where it bounced before landing in the right field stands. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by A's Manager Bob Melvin, Meals' ruling that the ball landed in foul territory down the right field line was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 5-5.

In the 9th, with one out and none on, Astros batter Jason Castro took a 0-1 fastball from A's pitcher Fernando Abad for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in the issuance of warnings to both teams by Baker and argument from the Houston Astros (Related: Ejection 018, Toby Basner of Astros P Paul Clemens, 4/24/14). Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and thigh high, the call was irrecsuable. At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 12-5. The A's ultimately won the contest, 12-5.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jordan Baker (71)'s first ejection of 2014.
Jerry Meals is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Jordan Baker now has 4 points in the UEFL (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 4).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals' crew is now 5/8 (.625 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Jerry Meals now has 4 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Irrecusable = 4).

This is the 157th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 19th ejection of 2014.
This is the 5th Manager ejection of 2014.
Athletics Manager Bob Melvin is now 3/13 (.231 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 92/157 (.586 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.
This is Bo Porter's first ejection since September 8, 2013 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y).This is Jordan Baker's first ejection since June 12, 2013 (Billy Butler; QOC = U).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros, 4/25/14
Video: Play stands; Fifth inning liner in outfield stays as a foul ball after replay review (OAK)
Video: Upset that Baker didn't toss Abad for retaliation, Porter himself falls victim to the hook (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 101: CB Bucknor (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire CB Bucknor's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Royals-Astros game. With none out and none on, Royals batter Lorenzo Cain hit a 0-2 curveball from Astros pitcher Josh Fields on the ground to shortstop Marwin Gonzalez, who threw to first baseman Jesus Guzman as Cain arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Bucknor's ruling that Guzman did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Cain's arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 4-4. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-4, in 11 innings.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s second Instant Replay Review of 2014.
CB Bucknor is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Crew Chief Dale Scott's crew is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 101st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 2/3 (.667 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Umpires are now 65/101 (.644 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros, 4/16/14
Video: Play overturned; Astros get a ninth inning out thanks to Porter's timely challenge (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 080: Joe West (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Joe West's safe call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Astros-Rangers game. With none out and none on, Rangers batter Shin-Soo Choo hit a 0-0 fastball from Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer on the ground to second baseman Jose Altuve, who threw to first baseman Jesus Guzman as Choo arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, West's ruling that Guzman did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Choo's touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Joe West (22)'s second Instant Replay Review of 2014.
Joe West is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Crew Chief Joe West's crew is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 80th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 1/2 (.500 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Umpires are now 53/80 (.663 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers, 4/13/14
Video: Play overturned; First batter of the Rangers' offensive effort is out after replay review (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 048: Mike Estabrook (01)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Astros-Blue Jays game. With one out and two on, Astros batter Dexter Fowler hit a 0-1 curveball from Blue Jays pitcher Brett Cecil on the ground back to Cecil, who threw to catcher Dioner Navarro as Astros baserunner R3 L.J. Hoes arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Estabrook's ruling that Navarro tagged Hoes while Hoes was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 5-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s first Instant Replay Review of 2014.

Mike Estabrook is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Jerry Layne's crew is now 4/6 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

This is the 48th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 0/1 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 32/48 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 4/8/14

Video: Play stands; Hoe is confirmed out on play at the plate following Instant Replay Review (TOR)

MLB Replay Reviews S-23|24: Blakney, Basner (S-1|2)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Ryan Blakney's out call in the top of the 6th inning and reversed 1B Umpire Toby Basner's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Nationals-Astros game. In the 6th, with none out and one on, Nationals batter Jose Lobaton hit a pitch from Astros pitcher Darin Downs to shortstop Jonathan Villar, who threw to second baseman Gregorio Petit to first baseman Japhet Amador for a double play. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Blakney's ruling that Amador possessed the ball and tagged first base prior to Lobaton's arrival was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Nationals were leading, 9-4.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Astros batter Delino DeShields hit a 3-2 pitch from Nationals pitcher Jerry Levins to shortstop Jose Lozada, who threw to first baseman Tyler Moore as DeShields arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, 1B Umpire Basner's ruling that Moore caught the ball prior to DeShield's touching first base was overturned, the call was incorrect. As a result of the review, Astros baserunner R2 Jesus Guzman was placed at third base. At the time of the instant replay review, the Nationals were leading, 9-6. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 10-9.

This is Ryan Blakney (-)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Toby Basner (99)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Ryan Blakney (-) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Toby Basner (99) is now 0/1 (0% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 23rd and 24th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 1/3 (33% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 22/24 (92% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/12/14
Video: Call upheld; Bang-bang play at first is reviewed and upheld to preserve the double play (N/A)