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 S-1: Dan Iassogna (S1; Fredi Gonzalez)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez for arguing a ball one call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Braves-Yankees game. With none out and none on, Yankees batter Jacoby Ellsbury took a 0-0 fastball from Braves pitcher Shelby Miller for a called first ball. Ellsbury grounded out on the ensuing pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located outside the lower right quadrant of home plate (pitch f/x unavailable), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s first ejection of 2015.
Dan Iassogna now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 0 [Spring Training Ejection] = 0).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Correct Call [ST] = 0).

This is the 1st ejection of the 2015 MLB Spring Training preseason.
This is the 1st Manager ejection of the Spring Training.
This is the Braves' 1st ejection of the preseason, 1st in the Grapefruit League (ATL 1, Others 0).
This is Fredi Gonzalez's first ejection since September 15, 2014 (Tim Timmons; QOC = N).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since September 14, 2014 (Steve Smith; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/12/15
Video: Gonzalez wastes no time getting tossed, arguing the very first pitch from Miller (NYY)

MLB Ejections 191-192: Timmons (5, 6; Freeman, Gonzalez)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Braves 1B Freddie Freeman and Manager Fredi Gonzalez for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Nationals-Braves game. With two out and one on, Freeman took a 3-2 curveball from Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and midpoint high (px -1.035, pz 3.396 / sz_top 3.29 [MOE 3.31]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejections, the Nationals were leading, 2-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These are Tim Timmons (95)'s fifth and sixth ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Tim Timmons now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (14 Prev + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = 10).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 19 points in Crew Division (19 Previous + 0 Incorrect Calls = 19).

These are the 191st and 192nd ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 82nd player ejection of 2014. Prior to his ejection, Freeman was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 87th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Braves' 8/9th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, MIA 9; NYM 8; PHI 7; WAS 1).
This is Freddie Freeman's first ejection since September 25, 2013 (Doug Eddings; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Fredi Gonzalez's first ejection since July 7, 2014 (Mike Everitt; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Tim Timmons' first ejection since September 2, 2014 (Brett Gardner; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves, 9/15/14
Video: Having struck out to end the 6th inning, Freeman gets tossed for violently throwing equipment (ATL)
Video: Freeman discusses the ejections during his post-game interview (ATL)

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 & Replay Review: Everitt, Barber (1, 08)

1B Umpire Mike Everitt ejected Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned 2B Umpire Sean Barber's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Braves-Mets game. With none out and one on, Mets batter Juan Lagares bunted a 0-0 fastball from Braves pitcher Shae Simmons on the ground to third baseman Chris Johnson, who threw to shortstop Andrelton Simmons to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Mets baserunner R1 Eric Campbell slid into second base and Lagares arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins, Barber's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate F6 Simmons broke contact with second base while not in possession of the ball and not in attempt to avoid a collision with the runner, the call was correct.* At the time of the review, the game was tied, 3-3. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 11 innings.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Sean Barber (29)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Everitt's 3rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*Replay Review Regulation V.D.1., regarding plays not subject to review, defines what criteria constitutes a neighborhood play that is not reviewable: "The Umpire's judgment that a runner is clearly out on a force play at second base under circumstances in which the defensive player may or may not have touched second base in his attempt to complete a double play and avoid a collision with the runner."

This is the 116th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 50th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 678th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Braves' 6th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL East (ATL 6; NYM 5; MIA, PHI 3; WAS 1).
This is Fredi Gonzalez's first ejection since May 17, 2014 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = N [Fair/Foul]).
This is Mike Everitt's first ejection since July 19, 2013 (Brett Gardner; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is the New York Mets' 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 353/678 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, 7/7/14
Video: Play overturned; Trying to cheat on the turn, a keen eye for challenge gets the reversal (NYM)
Video: On play not fitting neighborhood criteria, Everitt explains the call, Fredi persists for the toss (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 526: Manny Gonzalez (11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Phillies-Braves game. With one out and none on, Braves batter Chris Johnson hit a 3-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels on the ground to second baseman Chase Utley, who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard as Johnson arrived at first base. Initially ruled safe (pulled foot) by Gonzalez, after consultation with HP Umpire Fieldin Culbreth, Gonzalez's call was changed to out. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Gonzalez's ruling was reversed (back to safe [missed tag]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 1-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-1, in 13 innings.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
This is the first umpire consultation-reversed call to be reviewed in MLB history.

This is the 526th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 278/526 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/16/14
Video: Play overturned; Replay confirms Manny got it right and Cubby's input was erroneous (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 459: Andy Fletcher (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Andy Fletcher's safe call in the bottom of the 11th inning of the Braves-Diamondbacks game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Ender Inciarte bunted a 0-1 fastball from Braves pitcher David Carpenter on the ground to second baseman Dan Uggla, who threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Inciarte arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Fletcher's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 11 innings.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 459th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 243/459 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/7/14
Video: Play overturned; Braves get an out on flip play to first base in extra innings (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 438: Will Little (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Will Little's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Mariners-Braves game. With one out and none on, Braves batter Justin Upton hit a 2-1 fastball from Mariners pitcher Fernando Rodney on the ground to shortstop Brad Miller, who threw to first baseman Justin Smoak as Upton arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 2-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Will Little (93)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 438th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 237/438 (.541 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/4/14
Video: Play confirmed; Upton's groundout draws Mariners closer to victory after Replay Review (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 387: John Tumpane (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire John Tumpane's safe call in the top of the 4th inning of the Red Sox-Braves game. With one out and one on, Red Sox baserunner R2 Grady Sizemore attempted to steal third base off Braves catcher Gerald Laird and third baseman Chris Johnson as Sizemore slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Tumpane's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 2-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 387th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 203/387 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/27/14
Video: Play stands; Red Sox get a stolen base in the fourth on challenged, upheld safe ruling (ATL)

MLB Replay Reviews 350-351: Ripperger, Barksdale

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Mark Ripperger's safe call in the top of the 2nd and overturned 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rockies-Braves game. In the 2nd, with none out and none on, Rockies batter Nolan Arenado hit a 1-2 fastball from Braves pitcher Gavin Floyd on a line drive to left fielder Justin Upton, who threw to second base as Arenado slid. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's Ripperger's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 7th, Braves pitcher Floyd threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman in an attempt to pick off Rockies baserunner R1 Jordan Pacheco. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Barksdale's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 350th, 351st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 182/351 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/23/14
Video: Play stands; Arenado leads off the second with a hustle double on upheld safe call (ATL)
Video: Play overturned; Rockies retain a baserunner on failed pickoff at first base (COL)

MLB Replay Reviews 343-346: Buckminster, Culbreth

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd, out call in the bottom of the 7th and out (catch) call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Brewers-Braves game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Braves batter Andrelton Simmons hit a 2-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Matt Garza on the ground to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to shortstop Jean Segura to first baseman Lyle Overbay as Braves baserunner R1 Chris Johnson slid into second base, Simmons out at first. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 1-0.

In the 7th, with one out and one on, Braves batter Jason Heyward hit a 1-1 slider from Brewers pitcher Will Smith on the ground to second baseman Jeff Bianchi, who threw to shortstop Jean Segura as Braves baserunner R1 Ryan Doumit slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manger Fredi Gonzalez, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 5-4.

**The 7th inning also featured a Replay Review in which HP Umpire and Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth asked the Command Center in New York if Smith could throw in excess of eight warm-up pitches due to concerns over a possible injury. NY responded to Culbreth that reliever Smith, who had not warmed in the bullpen, was prohibited from throwing greater than eight warm-up pitches. Due to the nature of this rules-related Record Keeping Replay Review, Quality of Correctness has been set to "Incorrect."**

Rule 8.03: "When a pitcher takes his position at the beginning of each inning, or when he relieves another pitcher, he shall be permitted to pitch not to exceed eight preparatory pitches to his catcher during which play shall be suspended..."

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Braves batter Chris Johnson hit a 0-1 slider from Brewers pitcher Rob Wooten on a line drive to center fielder Logan Schafer, who dove for the sinking ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 5-4. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s eighth, ninth, 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 15, 16, 17, 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 343th, 344th, 345th, 346th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This was the first game of 2014 that featured four Replay Reviews.
This is Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's eighth, ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 180/346 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Brewers get an early double play on bang-bang play at second base (MIL)
Video: Play overturned; Braves challenge a DP turn of their own on a non-neighborhood pull (ATL)
Video: Play [N/A]/QOC = N; Smith's warmup is stopped at eight preparatory pitches (ATL)
Video: Play overturned; Buckminster sets an MLBU record with his third overturn of the night (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 315: Fieldin Culbreth (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth's out call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Brewers-Braves game. With none out and one on, Braves batter Andrelton Simmons hit a 1-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo on a ground ball to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to third baseman Jeff Bianchi who threw to shortstop Jean Segura as Simmons slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Culbreth's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 3-0. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 315th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's seventh Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 163/315 (.517 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Gonzalez wins another challenge on ball of the second base bag (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 304: Chris Guccione (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Chris Guccione's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Braves-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Cardinals batter Allen Craig hit a 2-2 fastball from Braves pitcher Gavin Floyd on the ground to shortstop Andrelton Simmons, who threw to second baseman Dan Uggla to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Craig arrived at first base, Cardinals baserunner R1 Matt Holliday out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Guccione's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 3-2. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Eric Cooper's second supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 304th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's sixth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 157/304 (.516 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5/18/14
Video: Play stands; Gonzalez becomes final manager to lose his challenging perfect record (ATL)

MLB Ejection 049: Ron Kulpa (1; Fredi Gonzalez)

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez for arguing a fair ball (bunt/out) call in the top of the 5th inning of the Braves-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Braves batter Aaron Harang bunted a 1-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller near home plate, where it was fielded by catcher Yadier Molina to third baseman Matt Carpenter to first baseman Matt Adams, Braves baserunner R2 Andrelton Simmons out at third base and Harang out at first base. Replays indicate that after first bouncing off the ground in foul territory and gaining top spin, Molina first contacted the baseball while it was located over foul territory, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection of the 2014 season.
Ron Kulpa now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Chief Eric Cooper now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect = 1).
*The game was delayed one pitch later because Gonzalez refused to exit the third base dugout.*

This is the 49th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 19th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Braves' 2nd ejection of 2014, 2nd in the NL East (NYM 3; ATL 2; MIA, PHI, WAS 0).
This is Fredi Gonzalez's first ejection since Sept 23, 2013 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [HBP NCC]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since Sept 15, 2013 (Mike Napoli; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5/17/14
Video: Failed bunt and double play leads to Gonzalez's ejection as Kulpa doesn't honor appeal (ATL)

MLB Replay Reviews 275-276: Hickox, L Barrett

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Ed Hickox's safe call in the top of the 6th and overturned 1B Umpire Lance Barrett's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Braves-Giants game. In the 6th, Braves batter Freddie Freeman hit a 2-2 curveball from Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Pence, who threw to catcher Buster Posey as Braves baserunner R2 Jason Heyward slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Hickox's ruling was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 2-0.

In the 7th, with one out and two on, Braves batter Freeman hit a 0-0 fastball from Giants pitcher David Huff on the ground to first baseman Hector Sanchez, who threw to shortstop Brandon Crawford, who threw back to first base as Freeman arrived, Braves baserunner R1 Justin Upton out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 4-0. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

 

This is Ed Hickox (15)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Lance Barrett (94)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Dana DeMuth's 11th, 12th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 275th, 276th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's ninth Replay Review of 2014.

This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's fifth Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 146/276 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants, 5/13/14

Video: Play confirmed; Hickox (Kulpa?)'s call at the plate is questioned and confirmed as correct (SF)

Video: Play overturned; Reversed double play gives Atlanta an insurance run in the 7th (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 230: Gabe Morales (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Gabe Morales' safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Cardinals-Braves game. With two out and three on, Cardinals batter Yadier Molina hit a 3-1 fastball from Braves pitcher Aaron Harang on the ground to Harang, who deflected the ball to third baseman Chris Johnson as Cardinals baserunner R2 Peter Bourjos arrived at third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Morales' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 5-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 230th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 4th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 123/230 (.535 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Gonzalez keeps his perfect record alive to get out of a 6th inning jam (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 196: Jim Reynolds (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Jim Reynolds' out call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Braves-Marlins game. With none out and one on, Braves batter Jason Heyward hit a 3-1 fastball from Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez on the ground to first baseman Garrett Jones, who threw to Alvarez as Heyward slid into first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Reynolds' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 2-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Jim Reynolds is now 4/6 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Chief Fieldin Culbreth's crew is now 9/11 (.818 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 196th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez is now 3/3 (1.000 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 107/196 (.546 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins, 5/1/14

Video: Play overturned; Braves earn a second baserunner after successful second-inning challenge (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 025: Marvin Hudson (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Marvin Hudson's in play (no lodge/stadium boundary) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Braves-Nationals game. With none out and none on, Nationals batter Ian Desmond hit a 0-0 curveball from Braves pitcher David Hale on a line to left field and into the left field corner, where the ball came to rest at the base of the outfield wall in foul territory upon which Braves left fielder Justin Upton raised his hands to signal he believed the ball to be out of play. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Hudson's ruling that the ball remained in play, resulting in an inside-the-park home run for Desmond, was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 1-1.* The Braves ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s first Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Marvin Hudson is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Jim Joyce's crew is now 0/2 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

*At the time of the review, the contest was tied by virtue of the inside-the-park home run call. After the overturn, the score reverted to a 1-0 Atlanta lead.

This is the 25th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 16/25 (.640 Affirmation) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 4/4/14

Video: Call overturned; Ball initially ruled in play is determined to be lodged (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 002: Greg Gibson (01)

Instant replay reversed 1B Umpire Greg Gibson's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Braves-Brewers game. With none out and none on, Brewers batter Ryan Braun hit a 0-1 changeup from Braves pitcher Julio Teheran to third baseman Chris Johnson, who threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Braun arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Gibson's ruling that Freeman did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Braun's touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 2-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s first instant replay challenge/review of 2014.
Greg Gibson (53) is now 0/1 (0% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Crew Chief Ted Barrett's crew is now 0/1 (0% Accuracy) in Replay Reviews during 2014.
*This is the first regular season instant replay review via challenge to be overturned in MLB history.
Listed Replay Crew Chiefs: Jeff Kellogg, Larry Vanover.

This is the 2nd instant replay review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez is now 1/1 (100% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Inquiries in 2014.
Umpires are now 1/2 (50% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers (MLB Opening Day 2014), 3/31/14
Video: Play overturned; Braun out following instant replay-aided call; announcers flub rule (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-56: Jeff Nelson (S-3)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Jeff Nelson's out call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Astros-Braves game. With two out and three on, Braves batter Andrelton Simmons hit a 2-2 pitch from Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel to shortstop Jonathan Villar, who threw to first baseman Chris Carter as Simmons arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Nelson's ruling that Wilson tagged Fuld while Fuld was off his base was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 4-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s 3rd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Jeff Nelson (45) is now 3/3 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 56th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 46/56 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/24/14
Video: Play stands as called; Simmons remains out on close play at first base to end the third inning (ATL)