MLB Ejections 110-111, Replays 645-646: MIL-TOR

1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke for arguing a check swing (ball/HBP) call and HP Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned 2B Umpire Quinn Wolcott's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning and Instant Replay Review upheld Cuzzi's out call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Brewers-Blue Jays game. In the 4th, with one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Munenori Kawasaki hit a ground ball to Brewers shortstop Jean Segura, who threw to first baseman Jonathan Lucroy as Kawasaki arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Cuzzi's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 4-4.

In the 8th, with one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Steve Tolleson was hit by a pitch while attempting to check his swing on a 1-1 slider from Brewers pitcher Will Smith. Replays indicate Tolleson did not attempt to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 4-4.

During the subsequent at-bat, Tolleson attempted to steal second base off of Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado, who threw to shortstop Segura as Tolleson slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Acting Manager Jerry Narron, Wolcott's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate the runner was tagged while off his base, the call was correct. At the time of the review and ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Greg Gibson (53)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Quinn Wolcott (10)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Greg Gibson's first, second supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 110th, 111th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 46th, 47th Manager ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 645th, 646th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Brewers' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL Central (CHC, PIT 6; MIL, STL 3; CIN 2).
This is the Blue Jays' 3rd ejection of 2014, 4th in the AL East (BOS 9; NYY 6; TB 5; TOR 3; BAL 2).
This is Ron Roenicke's first ejection since March 16, 2014 (Bill Miller; QOC = U [Safe/Out, ST]).
This is John Gibbons' first ejection since May 25, 2014 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Phil Cuzzi's first ejection since April 21, 2013 (Ryan Braun; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Greg Gibson's 1st ejection since May 4, 2014 (Clint Hurdle, Rick Sofield; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is the Toronto Blue Jays' 30th Replay Review of 2014.
This is the Milwaukee Brewers' 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 335/644 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/2/14
Video: Play stands; Kawasaki grounds out in the first on affirmed tag play off first base (TOR)
Video: Play overturned; Brew Crew catch the out while Gibbons decides to get thrown out (MIL)
Video: Roenicke debates Cuzzi's interpretation of a half-swing and is sent to the clubhouse (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)

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