MLB Ejection 171 - Andy Fletcher (6; Carlos Gomez)

HP Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Rays PH Carlos Gomez (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the Rays-Blue Jays game. With two out and the bases loaded, Gomez took a 2-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Tim Mayza for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and above the knees (px -.954, pz 1.766 [sz_bot 1.599]), the call was incorrect.* This ejection was not reported in the box score, but added pursuant to UEFL Rule 7-2 regarding disputed or erroneous information. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s sixth ejection of 2018.
Andy Fletcher now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 8).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has -1 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 0.48 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.
Following his ejection, Gomez took to Twitter to criticize Fletcher.
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This is the 171st ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 81st player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Gomez was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
This is Tampa Bay's 3rd ejection of 2018, T-5th in the AL East (TOR 10; NYY 9; BOS 5; BAL, TB 3).
This is Carlos Gomez's first ejection since September 3, 2017 (Mike Estabrook; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Andy Fletcher's 6th ejection of 2018, 1st since Sept 7 (Bud Black; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 9/20/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 158 - Mike Estabrook (1; Carlos Gomez)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Rangers CF Carlos Gomez (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Angels-Rangers game. With one out and none on, Gomez took a 2-2 sinker from Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and knee-high (px 1.025, pz 1.737 [sz_bot 1.681]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Mike Estabrook now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Bill Welke now has 1 point in Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 1.332 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 158th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 69th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Gomez was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is Texas' 9th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL West (TEX 9; HOU, SEA 5; OAK 4; LAA 1).
This is Carlos Gomez's first ejection since May 7, 2016 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = Y-C [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Estabrook's first ejection since August 5, 2016 (Danny Valencia; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Texas Rangers, 9/3/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 028|029 - Ben May, Jeff Nelson (1, 1; HOU)

HP Umpire Ben May ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 8th and 1B Umpire Jeff Nelson ejected Astros CF Carlos Gomez for arguing balls and strikes prior to the 10th inning of the Mariners-Astros game. In the 8th, with none out and none on, Astros batter Carlos Correa took a 3-2 slider from Mariners pitcher Nick Vincent for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .31, pz 1.54 [sz_bot 1.7 / MOE 1.6]), the call was incorrect. With one out in the 9th, Astros batter Jason Castro took a 3-2 slider from Mariners pitcher Steve Cischek for a called third strike and ensuing batter George Springer took a 3-2 sinker from Cischek for a called third strike; Gomez did not bat in the 9th inning. Replays indicate the pitches to both batters were located over the inner half of home plate and belt high (Castro: px -.59, pz 2.66; Springer: px -.45, pz 2.88), the call was correct. At the time of Hinch's ejection, the Mariners were leading, 2-1. At the time of Gomez's ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Ben May (97)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Ben May now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 [3 AAA - 1 Pen] - 4 QOCN = -2).
Jeff Nelson now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 4).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect + 1 Correct = 3).

These are the 28th and 29th ejection reports of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 14th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the 15th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Gomez was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the Astros' 1/2nd ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL West (HOU 2; TEX 1; LAA, OAK, SEA 0).
This is Carlos Gomez's first ejection since July 27, 2015 (Gerry Davis; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since August 15, 2015 (Bill Miller; QOC = U-C [Replay Review]).
This is Ben May's first ejection since S: April 2, 2015 (Tyler Flowers; QOC = Y [Out/Safe]).
This is Jeff Nelson's first ejection since P: October 7, 2015 (Sean Rodriguez; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, 5/7/16
Video: Hinch and Gomez are ejected for arguing separate strike three calls ("Read more")

MLB Ejections 137-138: Davis (3-4; Gomez, Counsell)

3B Umpire Gerry Davis ejected Brewers CF Carlos Gomez and Manager Craig Counsell for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned 2B Umpire Phil Cuzzi's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Brewers-Giants game. With none out and one on, Brewers baserunner Gomez attempted to steal second base off Giants catcher Buster Posey, who threw to second baseman Joe Panik as Gomez slid into second base, ruled safe by 2B Umpire Cuzzi. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Cuzzi's call was reversed to an out, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Giants were leading, 4-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These are Gerry Davis (12)'s third and fourth ejections of 2015.
Gerry Davis now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 11).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 4 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = 4).

These are the 137th and 138th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 65th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Gomez was 0-4 in the contest.
This is the 62nd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Brewers' 4/5th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, CIN, MIL, STL 5; PIT 4).
This is Carlos Gomez's first ejection since April 20, 2014 (Fieldin Culbreth; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Craig Counsell's first career MLB ejection.
This is Gerry Davis' first ejection since July 2, 2015 (John Gibbons; QOC = U [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants, 7/27/15
Video: Bochy files a successful Manager's Challenge, bringing the Giants an out closer to victory (SF)
Video: After reversal, Gomez' repeat helmet toss, Counsell's argument prompt ejections in the 9th (MIL)

MLB Ejections 12, 13, 14: Fieldin Culbreth (2-4; MIL-PIT)

HP Umpire Fieldin Culbreth ejected Brewers CF Carlos Gomez, Bench Coach Jerry Narron and Pirates RF Travis Snider for fighting in the top of the 3rd inning of the Brewers-Pirates game. With two out and none on, Brewers batter Carlos Gomez hit a 0-0 cutter from Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole in the air to deep center field and off the wall, fielded by center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Following his slide into third base, Gomez and Cole engaged in a verbal confrontation that became a physical altercation as benches and bullpens cleared during which punches were thrown. Replays indicate a bench clearing brawl occurred, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the contest was tied, 0-0.

Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning. With two out and two on, Pirates batter Jose Tabata hit a 2-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Will Smith on the ground to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to first baseman Mark Reynolds as Tabata arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 2-1.

These are Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s second, third & fourth ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Manny Gonzalez's fourth Replay Review of 2014.

Fieldin Culbreth now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 10).

Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 8 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (8 Prev + 3 Irrecusable = 11).

These are the 12th, 13th and 14th ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 116th Replay Review of 2014.
These are 7th and 8th player ejections of 2014. Prior to ejection, Gomez was 1-2 in the contest.

Prior to his ejection, Snider did not play in the contest; he was on the bench.

This is the Brewers' 1st/2nd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, MIL 2; PIT, STL 1; CIN 0).

This is the Pirates' 1st ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the NL Central (CHC, MIL 2; PIT, STL 1; CIN 0).

This is Carlos Gomez's first ejection since September 25, 2013 (Gary Darling; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Jerry Narron's first ejection since July 31, 2012 (Brian Knight; QOC = N).
This is Travis Snider's first career MLB ejection.

This is Fieldin Culbreth's first ejection since April 16, 2014 (Chris Bosio; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Milwakee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/20/14

Video: Perceived showboating and admiration of deep drive angers Cole, leads to bench clearer (PIT)
Video: Carlos Gomez talks about the brawl and his ejection after the Brewers game (MIL)
Video: MLB's Must C Confrontation highlight reel compiles the best of four broadcasts (MLBAM)

Related Post: Ejections 177, 178, 179: Eddings, Nauert (Brian McCann, Carlos Gomez), 9/25/13

MLB Ejections 177, 178, 179: Eddings, Nauert (3, 4; 3)

1B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Braves C Gerald Laird and 1B Freddie Freeman and HP Umpire Paul Nauert ejected Brewers CF Carlos Gomez for fighting (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the top of the 1st inning of

A massive fight in Atlanta after 1st inning HR.

the Brewers-Braves game. With one out and none on, Gomez hit a 0-1 changeup from Braves pitcher Paul Maholm to left center field for a solo home run. Replays indicate after hitting the ball and while rounding the bases, Gomez became engaged in unsporting behavior with members of the Braves, including Freeman and bench player Laird, resulting in a bench clearing incident, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 1-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

These are Doug Eddings (88)'s third and fourth ejections of 2013.

This is Paul Nauert (39)'s third ejection of 2013.

Doug Eddings now has 12 points in the UEFL (8 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 12).

Paul Nauert now has 10 points in the UEFL (8 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 10).

Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 14 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (11 Previous + 3 Irrecusable = 14).

These are the 177th, 178th and 179th ejections of the 2013 MLB season.

These are the 80th, 81st and 82nd player ejections of 2013.

Prior to ejection, only Gomez registered a plate appearance and was 1-1 with a HR.

This the Braves' 12/13th ejection of 2013, 1st in the NL East (ATL 13; WAS 9; NYM 6; PHI 4; MIA 2).

This is the Brewers' 4th ejection of 2013, 4th in the NL Central (PIT 9; CHC 7; STL 6; MIL 4; CIN 0).

This is Gerald Laird's 2nd ejection of 2013 and first since July 5 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Correct).

This is Freddie Freeman's 1st ejection of 2013, first since Oct 2, 2012 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = Incorrect).

This is Carlos Gomez's 1st ejection of 2013, first since Aug 11, 2012 (Gary Darling; QOC = Correct).

This is Doug Eddings' first ejection since August 15, 2013 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Correct).

This is Paul Nauert's first ejection since August 24, 2013 (Justin Upton; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves, 9/25/13

Video: Gomez hits a 1st inn homer, unraveling a chain of unsporting events; McCann confronts Gomez (MIL)
Video: Compilation of the AB, including pre-homer grumbling & post-HR trash talking (MLB Must C)