MLB Ejection 085 - Fieldin Culbreth (3; Bryan Price)

HP Umpire Fieldin Culbreth ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price (Replay Review, confirmed stadium boundary call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the Brewers-Reds game. With two out and one on (R1), Brewers batter Jesus Aguilar hit a 0-0 fastball from Reds pitcher Homer Bailey on a fly ball to the base of the right field wall, where it was fielded by right fielder Arismendy Alcantara, ruled in play by 1B Umpire Mark Carlson, baserunner R1 Domingo Santana scoring. Upon Replay Review as the result of a Manager's Challenge by Price, Carlson's ruling was affirmed, replays indicate the ball first made contact with the outfield wall's padding before dropping to the ground; it did not stick nor pass through or under the fence and the outfield wall did not cause the ball to come to rest (see Related Post), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 4-0.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s first, second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Fieldin Culbreth now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 14).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).

*OBR 5.05(a)(7) states the batter becomes a runner when—"Any fair ball which, either before or after touching the ground, passes through or under a fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through any opening in the fence or scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery, or vines on the fence, or which sticks in a fence or scoreboard, in which case the batter and the runners shall be entitled to two bases."
*OBR 5.06(b)(4)(F): "Each runner including the batter-runner may, without liability to be put out [the ball is dead], advance—Two bases, if a fair ball bounces or is deflected into the stands outside the first or third base foul lines; or if it goes through or under a field fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery or vines on the fence; or if it sticks in such fence, scoreboard, shrubbery or vines."
The MLB Umpire Manual uses the phrase "goes behind...wall padding" in regards to a lodged ball.
Related Post: Cause You're Stuck in a Wall - Batted Ball Out of Play (9/20/16).

This is the 85th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 45th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Cincinnati's 2nd ejection of 2017, 4th in the NL Central (MIL, PIT, STL 3; CIN 2; CHC 1).
This is Bryan Price's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since June 17 (Stu Scheurwater; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Fieldin Culbreth's 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since June 3 (Brad Ausmus; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/29/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 068 - Stu Scheurwater (2; Bryan Price)

HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. With two out and two on, Reds batter Billy Hamilton took a 3-2 cutter from Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and knee-high (px .321, pz 1.549 [sz_bot 1.535]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 10-2.

This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Stu Scheurwater now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 10).
Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 11 points in Crew Division (10 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 11).

This is the 68th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 36th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Cincinnati's 1st ejection of 2017, T-4th in the NL Central (PIT, STL 3; MIL 2; CHC, CIN 1).
This is Bryan Price's first ejection since September 16, 2016 (Gerry Davis; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Stu Scheurwater's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 30 (Buck Showalter; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/17/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 163 - Gerry Davis (2; Bryan Price)

HP Umpire Gerry Davis ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price for arguing a Replay Review decision that confirmed Davis' bona fide slide and home plate collision violation no-calls in the top of the 10th inning of the Pirates-Reds game. With none out and the bases loaded, Pirates batter Jason Rogers hit a 1-1 fastball from Reds pitcher Tony Cingrani on the ground to Reds shortstop Jose Peraza, who threw to catcher Ramon Cabrera for the force at home, and onto first baseman Joey Votto as Rogers arrived at first base, initially ruled an out by Holbrook and overturned to "safe" as a result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, while Davis' ruling of "no violation" was confirmed as the result of a Crew Chief Review. Replays indicate Pirates baserunner R3 Sean Rodriguez did not illegally initiate contact with Reds catcher Cabrera at home plate and engaged in a bona fide slide, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 7-6. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 7-6, in 10 innings.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Gerry Davis now has -6 points in UEFL Standings (-10 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = -6).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has -2 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -2).
*Rule 6.01(i)(1) [formerly Rule 7.13] states: "A runner attempting to score may not deviate from his direct pathway to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate), or otherwise initiate an avoidable collision."
*Rule 6.01(i)(I) Comment states: "A slide shall be deemed appropriate, in the case of a feet first slide, if the runner’s buttocks and legs should hit the ground before contact with the catcher."
*Rule 6.01(j) states: "If a runner does not engage in a bona fide slide, and initiates (or attempts to make) contact with the fielder for the purpose of break- ing up a double play, he should be called for interference under this Rule 6.01." A bona fide slide occurs when all four of these criteria are met:
* > Begins his slide (makes contact with the ground) before reaching the base; (YES)
* > Is able and attempts to reach the base with his hand or foot; (YES)
* > Is able and attempts to remain on the base (except home plate); (N/A [Home Plate Exemption])
* > Slides within base's reach without changing pathway for the purpose of initiating contact. (YES)

This is the 163rd ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 66th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Cincinnati's 7th ejection of 2016, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 14; CIN 7; CHC 4; MIL 3; STL 1).
This is Bryan Price's 4th ejection of 2016, 1st since July 16 (Quinn Wolcott; QOC = N [Foul/HBP]).
This is Gerry Davis' first ejection since April 30, 2016 (Robin Ventura; QOC = N-C [Replay/Slide]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 9/16/16 | Video available via "read more."

MLB Ejection 111 - Quinn Wolcott (3; Bryan Price)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price for arguing a foul ball call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Brewers-Reds game. With none out and one on, Brewers batter Jonathan Lucroy attempted to hit a 1-2 changeup from Reds pitcher John Lamb, resulting in a foul ball ruling. Replays indicate Lucroy's bat did not appear to contact the pitched baseball, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 6-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 9-1.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s third ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Quinn Wolcott now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (12 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 10).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 8 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 8).

This is the 111th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 47th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Cincinnati's 6th ejection of 2016, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 10; CIN 6; CHC 3; STL 1; MIL 0).
This is Bryan Price's 3rd ejection of 2016, 1st since June 24 (Toby Basner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since July 8, 2016 (Chip Hale; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 7/16/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 080 - Toby Basner (2; Bryan Price)

HP Umpire Toby Basner ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Padres-Reds game. With none out and one on, Reds batter Tucker Barnhart took a 3-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Colin Rea for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px .545, pz 1.545 [sz_bot 1.500]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 3-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 13-4.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Toby Basner now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 9).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 80th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 31st Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Cincinnati's 4th ejection of 2016, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 6; CIN 4; CHC 2; MIL, STL 0).
This is Bryan Price's 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st since May 11 (Jeff Kellogg; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Toby Basner's first ejection since May 21, 2016 (Josh Donaldson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/24/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejections 033-036 - Alan Porter, Jeff Kellogg (PIT-CIN)

2B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Pirates LF Starling Marte & HP Umpire Jeff Kellogg ejected Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing Replay Review (overturned call) in the top of the 6th, and HP Umpire Kellogg ejected Reds P Ross Ohlendorf and Manager Bryan Price for throwing at Pirates batter David Freese in the top of the 9th inning of the Pirates-Reds game. In the 6th, with two out and one on, Pirates baserunner R1 Starling Marte attempted to steal second base off Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips as Marte arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, 2B Umpire Porter's safe call was overturned as Phillips' glove appeared to Marte's hand while Marte was not in contact with the base, the call was correct. At the time of the Pirates' ejections, the Reds were leading, 4-2. In the 9th, with two out and one on (R2), Pirates batter Freese took a 2-0 fastball from Reds pitcher Ohlendorf for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Freese on the left arm, the call was irrecusable; warnings had previously been issued and there were six HBP in the game.* At the time of the Reds' ejections, the Pirates were leading, 5-4. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
These are Jeff Kellogg (8)'s second, third, and fourth ejections of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Alan Porter now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Jeff Kellogg now has 14 pts in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 3*[2 MLB] + 2 QOCY + 0 QOCU = 14).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 8 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 2 QOCY + 2 QOCU = 8).
*MLB suspended Ohlendorf 3 games, Price 1 game, for the intent HBP with warnings in effect.

These are the 33rd, 34th, 35th, and 36th ejection reports of the 2016 MLB regular season.
These are the 18th and 19th player ejections of 2016. Prior to ejection, Marte was 0-2 in the contest.
These are the 16th and 17th Manager ejections of 216.
This is the Pirates' 1/2nd ejections of 2016, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 2; CHC 1; MIL, STL 0).
This is the Reds' 1/2nd ejections of 2016, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 2; CHC 1; MIL, STL 0).
This is Starling Marte's first career MLB ejection.
This is Clint Hurdle's first ejection since August 2, 2015 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = U [Arguing Ejection]).
This is Ross Ohlendorf's first career MLB ejection.
This is Bryan Price's first ejection since September 9, 2015 (Bill Welke; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Alan Porter's first ejection since August 27, 2015 (Francisco Cervelli; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jeff Kellogg's first ejection since April 8, 2016 (Dave Roberts; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 5/11/16
Video: Replay Review produces two ejections; hit batsman takes two more later on ("Read more")

MLB Ejections 196-197: Bill Welke (3-4; Votto, Price)

HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto and Manager Bryan Price for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Pirates-Reds game. With one out and two on, Votto took a 1-1 sinker from Pirates pitcher Tony Watson for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.056, pz 1.951), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 5-3. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Bill Welke (52)'s third and fourth ejections of 2015.
Bill Welke now has -3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = -3).
Crew Chief Laz Diaz now has -3 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -3).

These are the 196th and 197th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 88th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Votto was 1-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 93rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Reds' 8/9th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 9; PIT 8; CHC, MIL, STL 6).
This is Joey Votto's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since August 2 (Joe West; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Bryan Price's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since May 23 (Jim Reynolds; QOC = U [Pre-game/NEC]).
This is Bill Welke's first ejection since July 4, 2015 (Brayan Pena; QOC = U-C [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 9/9/15
Video: Votto adamantly disputes a called second strike before head-butting Welke; Price tossed, too (CIN)

MLB Ejection 055: Jim Reynolds (1; Bryan Price)

2B Umpire Jim Reynolds ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price for Unsportsmanlike-NEC prior to the first inning of the Reds-Indians game. During the pre-game lineup card exchange and conference at home plate, Reynolds ejected Price, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s first ejection of 2015.
Jim Reynolds now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 3).
Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 4).

This is the 55th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 24th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Reds' 3rd ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, MIL 3; CHC 2; PIT 1; STL 0).
This is Bryan Price's first ejection since April 12, 2015 (Joe West; QOC = Y-C [HBP/Foul]).
This is Jim Reynolds' first ejection since June 13, 2013 (Jim Wright; QOC = Y-C [Balk]).
This is the first pre-game ejection since August 25, 2013 (Jerry Layne/Mark Parent).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/23/15
Video: In a 2nd-game-of-series oddity, Manager Price delivers the Reds lineup & draws an ejection (CIN)

MLB Ejection 004: Joe West (1; Bryan Price)

3B Umpire Joe West ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price for arguing a hit-by-pitch call made by HP Umpire Kerwin Danley in the top of the 8th inning of the Cardinals-Reds game. With none out and one on, Cardinals batter Jon Jay took a 0-0 fastball from Reds pitcher Jumbo Diaz for a hit-by-pitch. Play was challenged and affirmed by UEFL Appeals Board (6-0-0): Replays indicate that after initially showing bunt, Jay pulled his bat back and, in doing so, successfully checked his swing, and that the ball struck Jay on the left foot while he occupied a legal position within the left-handed batter's box (right foot was touching the line of the box; left foot was in the air), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 5-5. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-5, in 11 innings.

This is Joe West (22)'s first ejection of the 2015 MLB regular season.
Joe West now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 3).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 4th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 2nd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Reds' 1st ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, MIL 1; CHC, PIT, STL 0).
This is Bryan Price's first ejection since July 21, 2014 (David Rackley; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since March 18, 2015 (AJ Pierzynski; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds, 4/12/15
Video: Price argues Jay not entitled to first base, no challenge for review is filed, Price tossed (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 869-876: August 3, 2014

August 3, 2014 featured the following MLB Umpire Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	869	1B	Winters, Mike	11	CIN	23	Bryan Price	3	Safe	Stands
R	870	2B	Gibson, Tripp	10	WAS	29	Matt Williams	5	Safe	Stands
R	871	HP	Danley, Kerwin	12	CWS	26	Robin Ventura	8	Foul	Overturned
R	872	2B	Barrett, Lance	15	ARI	33	Kirk Gibson	3	Safe	Overturned
r	873	HP	Hickox, Ed	11	PIT	38	Clint Hurdle	8	Out	Confirmed
R	874	2B	Scheurwater, Stu	3	SD	21	Bud Black	4	Out	Overturned
R	875	2B	Scheurwater, Stu	4	SD	22	Bud Black	8	Safe	Overturned
R	876	2B	Scheurwater, Stu	5	ATL	21	Fredi Gonzalez	8	Out	Confirmed

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips (MLB.com/MLBAM):
Video 869: CIN@MIA: Reds challenge safe, stands in bottom 3rd
Video 870: PHI@WSH: Nationals challenge safe call, stands in 5th
Video 871: MIN@CWS: White Sox challenge foul, overturned in 8th
Video 872: PIT@ARI: D-backs challenge safe, overturned in 3rd
Video 873: PIT@ARI: Umps review out at plate, confirmed in 8th
Video 874: ATL@SD: Padres challenge out, overturned in 4th
Video 875: ATL@SD: Padres challenge safe call, overturned in 8th
Video 876: ATL@SD: Braves challenge out call, confirmed in 8th

MLB Ejection 128: David Rackley (2; Bryan Price)

HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price for arguing a strike three swinging (check swing) call in the top of the 6th inning of the Reds-Brewers. With one out and one on, Reds batter Devin Mesoraco attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Wily Peralta. Replays indicate Mesoraco attempted to strike the pitch, the call was correct, pursuant to the UEFL Appeals Board's adoption of a highly-deferential abuse of discretion standard, as opined by JD, in re: R-145 Barksdale 1. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 5-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is David Rackley (86)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
David Rackley now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 8 points in Crew Division (7 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 8).

This is the 128th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 56th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Reds' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-4th in the NL Central (CHC 7; PIT 6; MIL 4; CIN, STL 3).
This is Bryan Price's first ejection since April 27, 2014 (Bill Miller; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is David Rackley's first ejection since July 12, 2014 (Yasiel Puig; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7/21/14
Video: Price picks up Mesoraco's plea on a check swing call, resulting in the skipper's dismissal (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 628: Mike Everitt (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Mike Everitt's safe (proper retouch) call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Reds-Padres game. With one out and one on, Padres batter Alexi Amarista flied out to center fielder Billy Hamilton as baserunner R1 Everth Cabrera retreated to first from second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Everitt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 1-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s fifth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 34th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 628th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 326/628 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres, 6/30/14
Video: Play stands; Cabrera is ruled to have properly retouched second on appeal play at second (CIN)

MLB Replay Reviews 567-568: Rob Drake (06-07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Rob Drake's safe call in the top of the 3rd and overturned Drake's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Blue Jays-Reds game. In the 3rd, with none out and two on, Blue Jays batter Jose Bautista bunted a 0-0 cutter from Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto on the ground to Cueto, who threw to first baseman Joey Votto as Bautista arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of 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, 1-0.

In the 7th, with two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Melky Cabrera hit a 1-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Cueto on the ground to third baseman Todd Frazier, who threw to Votto as Cabrera arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Drake's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 4-2. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 23rd, 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 567, 568th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 27th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 298/568 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/22/14
Video: Play stands; Drake's safe call is upheld following Replay Review in the 3rd inning (CIN)
Video: Play overturned; Blue Jays get a base runner to hold off the stretch in the 7th (TOR)

MLB Ejection & Replay Reviews: Layne, DiMuro (3, 10-11)

2B Umpire Jerry Layne ejected Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned HP Umpire Mike DiMuro's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 3rd and Instant Replay Review overturned DiMuro's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Reds-Pirates game. In the 3rd, with one out and three on, Reds batter Alfredo Simon hit a 1-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Stolmy Pimentel on the ground to Pimentel, who threw to catcher Russell Martin as Reds baserunner R3 Devin Mesoraco slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Reds Manager Bryan Price and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, DiMuro's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate Martin violated the provisions of Rule 7.13 by blocking Mesoraco's access to home plate while not in possession of the baseball, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 5-0.

In the 5th, with two out and one on, Pirates batter Gregory Polanco hit a 1-1 splitter from Reds pitcher Alfredo Simon on a line drive to center fielder Billy Hamilton, who threw to catcher Mesoraco as Pirates baserunner R2 Pedro Alvarez slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Pirates Acting Manager (Bench Coach) Jeff Banister and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne under the auspices of a Rule 7.13 (home-plate collision) violation, DiMuro's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 9-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 11-4.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike DiMuro's 10th, 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 34th, 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*Replay affirmed DiMuro's ruling that there was no Rule 7.13 violation (the catcher did not violate), but reversed the quality of the "simple safe/out" call from out (tag) to safe (tag not in time).

This is the 97th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 40th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 540th, 541st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Pirates' 6th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, PIT 6; STL 3; CIN, MIL 2).
This is Clint Hurdle's first ejection since June 8, 2014 (Ed Hickox; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jerry Layne's first ejection since May 17, 2014 (Scott Kazmir; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Pirates Acting Manager Jeff Banister's first (22nd overall PIT) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 286/541 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/18/14
Video: Play overturned; Reds score on a reversed force play-turned-Rule 7.13 violation call (CIN)
Video: Hurdle doesn't take too kindly to enforcement of the collision rule and is tossed for it (PIT)
Video: Play overturned; Pirates score on 2nd reviewed home plate collision call of the game (PIT)

MLB Replay Reviews 472-473: Gonzalez, Reynolds (08, 14)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's no HR (foul ball) call in the bottom of the 2nd and upheld 1B Umpire Jim Reynolds' safe call in the top of the 8th inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. In the 2nd, with two out and none on, Reds batter Zack Cozart hit a 1-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren to deep left field and past the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Reds Manager Bryan Price and initiation by Crew Chief Jim Reynolds, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 1-0.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Dodgers batter Miguel Rojas hit a 0-0 slider from Reds pitcher Sean Marshall on the ground to third baseman Ramon Santiago, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips to first baseman Todd Frazier as Rojas arrived at first base, Dodgers baserunner R1 Jamie Romak out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Reynolds' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 6-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s 14th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' 3rd, 4th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 472nd, 473rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 13th, 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 251/473 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/9/14
Video: Play confirmed; Dodgers retain a 1-0 lead on long strike foul ball by Cozart in the 2nd (LAD)
Video: Play stands; Reds lose second Review of the game, first challenge, on failed DP in 8th (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 444: Larry Vanover (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Larry Vanover's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Giants-Reds game. With two out and one on, Giants batter Buster Posey hit a 0-2 slider from Reds pitcher Mike Leake on the ground to third baseman Todd Frazier, who threw to first baseman Brayan Pena as Posey arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Vanover's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 2-1. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's MLB-leading 30th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 444th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/444 (.539 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Reds are out of the inning on reversed pulled foot call at first base (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 373: Bill Miller (03)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Bill Miller's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Cardinals-Reds game. With two outs and one on, Cardinals baserunner R1 Kolten Wong attempted to steal second base off Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips as Wong slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Miller's 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, 4-0.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 373rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 191/373 (.512 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds, 5/25/14
Video: Play stands; Kolten Wong steals 2nd base on "safe" call affirmed by Replay Review (ESPN)

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 Instant Replay Review 201: Mike Estabrook (02)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Mike Estabrook's no HR (live ball) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Brewers-Reds game. With none out and none on, Reds batter Joey Votto hit a 0-1 change up from Brewers pitcher Wily Peralta on a line drive to deep left field near the top of the outfield fence. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Reds Manager Bryan Price and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mike Estabrook is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Jerry Layne's crew is now 7/12 (.583 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 201st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Reds Manager Bryan Price is now 2/9 (.222 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 109/201 (.542 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 5/2/14
Video: Play confirmed; Joey Votto's hit to the wall stays in play for a fourth-inning double (CIN)

MLB Replay Review & Ejections: Gibson, Miller (05, 1-2)

2B Umpire Bill Miller ejected Reds Manager Bryan Price and P Homer Bailey for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 1B Umpire Greg Gibson's safe call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Reds-Braves game. With two out and one on, Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto attempted to pick off Braves baserunner R1 B.J. Upton, throw to Reds first baseman Joey Votto, who tagged Upton as Upton slid into first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Gibson's ruling that Votto did not tag Upton while he was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. Price was subsequently ejected by U2 Miller for arguing the Replay Review while Bailey was ejected for continued protest from the dugout (Unsportsmanlike-NEC). At the time of the review and ejections, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 1-0, in 10 innings.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

These are Bill Miller (26)'s first and second ejections of 2014.

Greg Gibson is now 4/5 (.800 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Bill Miller now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 + 2*[2 MLB + 0 U] = 4).

Chief Bill Miller's crew is now 9/9 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 11 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (9 + 2 U = 11).

This is the 167th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

These are the 24th and 25th ejections of 2014.

This is the 7th player ejection, 11th Manager ejection of 2014.

Reds Manager Bryan Price is now 2/8 (.250 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is Bryan Price's first ejection since July 26, 2004 (Charlie Reliford; QOC = U).
This is Homer Bailey's first career MLB ejection.
This is Bill Miller's first ejection since September 11, 2013 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y).

Umpires are now 96/167 (.575 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 4/27/14

Video: Play stands; After lack of clear and convincing visual evidence upholds call, Reds ejected (CIN)