MLB Instant Replay S-42: Alan Porter & Injury: Brad Myers

Instant replay reversed 3B Umpire Alan Porter's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Indians-Reds game. With one out and two on, Reds baserunner R2 Brandon Phillips attempted to steal third base as Indians catcher Luke Carlin threw to third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Porter's ruling that Chisenhall tagged Phillips while Phillips was off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the instant replay review, the Reds were leading, 3-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-4.


This is Alan Porter (64)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Alan Porter (64) is now 0/1 (0% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training

This is the 42nd instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Reds Manager Bryan Price is now 1/2 (50% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 35/42 (83% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training

Porter's position inside during the challenged play was necessitated by three-man umpire mechanics due to an earlier injury to umpire Brad Myers. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, with two out and two on, Reds batter Phillips lined a 0-1 fastball directly at Myers, working inside at 2nd base on the shortstop side of the bag, as prescribed by mechanic. Replays indicate Myers attempted to jump away from the line drive, but was hit in the groin. The official scoring read: "John Tumpane replaces 3B Umpire Brad Myers." At the time of the injury, the Reds were leading, 3-0.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Cincinnati Reds (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/17/14
Video: Call overturned; Phillips deemed safe at third following video evidence of Porter's error (CLE)
Video: Brad Myers is hit by a sharp line drive in the 2nd and is removed from the game via stretcher (CLE)

MiLB: Triple-A Playoffs, Semifinal Round

Now that the Triple-A Playoffs have started, here are the crews working those Playoff Series. This information comes to us courtesy of UEFL'er and MiLB expert contributor Russ.

Triple-A postseason umpiring consists of four, 4-man crews while during the regular season, 3-man crews are generally employed. Regular season rovers are ineligible for the Playoffs. Out of the 8 Umpires from this semifinal round, PBUC will select the top 4, usually 2 from each series, to work the Championship series in each respective League.

International League Playoffs:
Charlotte Knights VS. Indianapolis Indians:
**Mark Lollo (2 ejections)
*Toby Basner (0 ejections)
*David Soucy (3 ejections)
Adam Hamari (8 ejections)

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees VS. Pawtucket Red Sox
**Craig Barron (5 ejections)
Jeff Gosney (4 ejections)
*Brad Myers (5 ejections)
*Chad Whitson (3 ejections)

Pacific Coast League Playoffs:
Albuquerque Isotopes VS. Omaha Storm Chasers
**Eric Loveless (3 ejections)
*John Tumpane (5 ejections)
*Michael Lusky (1 ejection)
Matt Schaufert (5 ejections)

Reno Aces VS. Sacramento River Cats
**Brian Larson (3 ejections)
*Mark Ripperger (2 ejections)
Jason Arends (10 ejections)
Brian Sinclair (3 ejections)

**-Crew Chief of the Crew
*-Regular Season Crew Chief