MLB Ejection 105 - John Bacon (7; Mike Matheny)

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Royals manager Mike Matheny (batter's interference out call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Royals-#BlueJays game. With two out and two on (R1, R2), Royals batter Michael Massey swung at and missed a 2-0 cutter from Blue Jays pitcher David Phelps as catcher Danny Jansen attempted to throw to second base to play on Royals baserunner R2 Edward Olivares, ruled interference by HP Umpire Bacon as batter Massey stepped across home plate as Jansen threw. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 10 innings.

This is John Bacon (70)'s 7th ejection of 2022.

John Bacon now has 14 points in the the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 14).

Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).

*Official Baseball Rule 6.03(a)(3): "A batter is out for illegal action when—they interfere with the catcher's fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter's box or making any other movement that hinders the catcher's play at home plate...If the batter interferes with the catcher, the plate umpire shall call 'interference.' The batter is out and the ball dead."

This is the 105th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 55th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Kansas City's 3rd ejection of 2022, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, DET, KC 3; MIN 2; CLE 1).

This is Mike Matheny's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since April 29 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Out Call]).

This is John Bacon's 7th ejection of 2022, 1st since June 26 (Raisel Iglesias; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals of Missouri vs. Toronto Blue Jays of Ontario, 7/16/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 018 - Manny Gonzalez (1; Mike Matheny)

3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Royals manager Mike Matheny (out call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Yankees-#Royals game. With one out and one on (R2), Royals baserunner R2 Bobby Witt Jr attempted to steal third base and became involved in a rundown when Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes stepped off the mound and threw to second baseman Gleyber Torres, who chased Witt to third base, ruled out by 3B Umpire Gonzalez after being tagged while not on a base. Replays indicate Witt slid toward third base and contact with fielder Torres occurred as Witt broken contact with or overslid past third base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 12-2.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Manny Gonzalez now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).

Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).

We discussed the OVERSLIDING principle in 2020's article Was Max Muncy's Fall From 2nd Base a Legal Out? (10/24/20) pertaining to a situation in which Dodgers runner Muncy was tagged out in the World Series by Rays shortstop Willy Adames. Definition is as follows.

"OVERSLIDE (or OVERSLIDING) is the act of an offensive player when their slide to a base, other than when advancing from home to first base, is with such momentum that they lose contact with the base."

MLB Umpire Manual: "If in the judgment of an umpire, a runner is pushed or forced off a base by a fielder, intentionally or unintentionally, at which the runner would have otherwise been called safe, the umpire has the authority and discretion under the circumstances to return the runner to the base he was forced off following the conclusion of the play."

This is the 18th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 7th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Kansas City's 1st ejection of 2022, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 1; CLE, DET, MIN 0).

This is Mike Matheny's 1st ejection since May 23, 2021 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = N [Check Swing]).

This is Manny Gonzalez's 1st ejection since October 3, 2021 (Derek Shelton; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals, 4/29/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 052 - Adrian Johnson (1; Mike Matheny)

1B Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Royals manager Mike Matheny (check swing strike two call) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Tigers-#Royals game. With one out and one on (R1), Royals batter Whit Merrifield attempted to check his swing on a 0-1 sinker from Tigers pitcher Casey Mize while being hit by the pitch, ruled a swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Johnson and resulting in a dead ball strike. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (1-7), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 1st ejection of 2021.

Adrian Johnson now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call).

Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 3 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 0 INC Call = 3).

This is the 52nd ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 28th manager ejection of 2021.

This is Kansas City's 4th ejection of 2021, 1st in the AL Central (KC 4; MIN 3; CLE, CWS, DET 0).

This is Mike Matheny's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since May 5 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [Balk]).

This is Adrian Johnson's 1st ejection since August 9, 2018 (James Rowson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals, 5/23/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 030-32 - Angel Hernandez (2-4; KC x3)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Royals pitching coach Cal Eldred, manager Mike Matheny, and pitcher Brady Singer (balk call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Indians-#Royals game. With one out and two on (R1, R2), Royals pitcher Singer was called for a balk while attempting to pick off Indians baserunner R2 Eddie Rosario, advancing Rosario to third base and R1 Franmil Reyes to second base. Replays indicate Singer appeared to make a motion associated with delivery prior to attempting the pickoff throw, the call was correct.* At the time of Eldred and Matheny's ejections, the Royals were leading, 4-2. At the time of Singer's ejection, the Royals were leading, 4-3. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Angel Hernandez (5)'s 2/3/4th ejections of 2021.

Angel Hernandez now has 16 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 2 QOCY] = 16).

Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 5 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 3 Correct Call = 5).

*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a): "It is a balk when—The pitcher, while touching his plate, makes any motion naturally associated with his pitch and fails to make such delivery."

These are the 30th, 31st, and 32nd ejection reports of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 17th manager ejection of 2021.

This is the 12th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Singer's line was 5.2 IP, 3 ER.

This is Kansas City's 1/2/3rd ejection of 2021, 1st in the AL Central (KC 3; MIN 1; CLE, CWS, DET 0).

This is Cal Eldred's first career MLB ejection.

This is Mike Matheny's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2020 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Brady Singer's first career MLB ejection.

This is Angel Hernandez's 2-4th ejection of 2021, 1st since April 30 (Dave Roberts; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals, 5/5/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 72 - Manny Gonzalez (1; Mike Matheny)

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Royals Manager Mike Matheny (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Cardinals-#Royals game. With none out and none on, Cardinals leadoff batter Dylan Carlson took a 0-2 slider from Royals pitcher Brady Singer for a called first ball before hitting a triple down the right field line. Replays indicate all callable pitches during the fractional inning prior to Matheny's mound-visit/pitching change ejection were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 3-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s first ejection of 2020.
Manny Gonzalez now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 3).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

This is the 72nd ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.

This is the 31st Manager ejection of 2020.

This is Kansas City's 1st ejection of 2020, T-3rd in the AL Central (MIN 4; DET 2; CWS, KC 1; CLE 0).

This is Mike Matheny's 1st ejection since Aug 16, 2017 (Chris Segal; QOC = U [Time Call]).

This is Manny Gonzalez's 1st ejection since Sept 19, 2019 (Mike Montgomery; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals, 9/22/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 138 - Chris Segal (3; Mike Matheny)

HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny ("Time" call as a result of pitcher's unjustified delay; QOCU) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Red Sox game. With one out and two on (R1, R2), Red Sox batter Eduardo Nunez prepared to receive Cardinals pitcher John Brebbia's 0-2 offering, Segal called "Time" following a lengthy delay out of Set Position by Brebbia. Replays indicate that after coming set, Brebbia remained in this pre-pitch state for seven seconds before Segal called time after feeling the delay was not justified pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 5.04(b)(2) Comment, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 4-3. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Chris Segal (96)'s third ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Chris Segal now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (12 Prev + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 15).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 12 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 12).
*OBR 5.04(b)(2) Comment: "If pitcher delays once the batter is in his box and the umpire feels that the delay is not justified he may allow the batter to step out of the box momentarily." The batted need not request "Time."

This is the 138th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 68th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is St. Louis' 4th ejection of 2017, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN, MIL 5; PIT, STL 4; CHC 2).
This is Mike Matheny's 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since May 19 (Nic Lentz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chris Segal's 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since July 26 (Bryce Harper; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox, 8/16/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 037 - Nic Lentz (1; Mike Matheny)

HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny (ball four call) in the top of the 7th inning of the Giants-Cardinals game. With two out and one on, Giants batters Brandon Belt and Buster Posey both walked. Replays indicate all eight pitches from Cardinals pitcher Matt Bowman to Belt and Posey were located outside of the strike zone (the closest-to-a-strike px value with proper pz was -1.15 , and the closest-to-a-strike pz value with proper px was 1.494 [sz_bot 1.535]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 3-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Nic Lentz (59)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Nic Lentz now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 37th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 20th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is St. Louis' 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st in the NL Central (STL 3; MIL 1; CHC, CIN, PIT 0).
This is Mike Matheny's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 23 (John Tumpane; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nic Lentz's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5/19/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejections 014-015 - John Tumpane (1-2; STL x2)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Cardinals 1B Matt Carpenter and Manager Mike Matheny (strike two call) in the top of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Brewers game. With two out and none on, Carpenter took 3-1 and 3-2 sliders from Brewers pitcher Brent Suter for called second and third strikes. Replays indicate the 3-1 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the midpoint (px .640, pz 3.610 [sz_top 3.49 / MOE 3.57]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 4-2. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s first, second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
John Tumpane now has -6 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect] = -6).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).
*Strike two call (x-1 count) satisfies contributory pitch QOC criteria under UEFL Rule 6-5-c-5-a.

This is the 14th, 15th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 6th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-3 (3 SO) in the contest.
This is St. Louis' 1st/2nd ejection of 2017, 1st in the NL Central (STL 2; CHC, CIN, MIL, PIT 0).
This is Matt Carpenter's first ejection since August 22, 2015 (Chris Segal; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Matheny's first ejection since June 30, 2016 (Mike Everitt; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is John Tumpane's first ejection since May 20, 2016 (Hector Santiago; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/23/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 093 - Mike Everitt (2; Mike Matheny)

HP Umpire Mike Everitt ejected Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned 1B Umpire Jordan Baker's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Royals-Cardinals game. With one out and two on, Royals batter Salvador Perez hit a 0-0 sinker from Cardinals pitcher Mike Leake on the ground to shortstop Greg Garcia, who threw to second baseman Matt Carpenter to first baseman Matt Adams as Perez arrived at first base, Royals baserunner R1 Eric Hosmer out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, the out call at first base was overturned and Perez was awarded first base as replays indicate Perez touched first base prior to Adams catching the throw, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 3-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Mike Everitt now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = 6).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).
*Replay Review Regulation II.D.5 states, in part, "The judgment of the Crew Chief regarding the timeliness of a Manager's Challenge shall be final and binding on both Clubs, and shall not be reviewable by Replay Review or otherwise."
Related Post: MLB Denies Rays Instant Replay Review Timing Protest, 8/26/14
Related Ejection: MLB Ejection 096: Jerry Layne (1; Walt Weiss), 6/17/15

This is the 93rd ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 36th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is St. Louis' 1st ejection of 2016, 4th in the NL Central (PIT 9; CIN 5; CHC 2; STL 1; MIL 0).
This is Mike Matheny's first ejection since September 18, 2015 (Dan Bellino; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Mike Everitt's first ejection since June 23, 2016 (Brian Snitker; QOC = Y-C [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/30/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejections 201-202: Dan Bellino (4-5; Belisle, Matheny)

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Cardinals P Matt Belisle and Manager Mike Matheny for throwing at Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Cubs game. With two out and none on, Rizzo took a 0-0 fastball from Belisle for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and hit Rizzo on the left pant leg; warnings had previously been issued, the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 8-3. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

These are Dan Bellino (2)'s fourth and fifth ejections of 2015.
Dan Bellino now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 10).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 3 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = 3).

These are the 201st and 202nd ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 90th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Belisle's line was 0.2 IP.
This is the 96th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Cardinals' 7/8th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 9; PIT, STL 8; CHC, MIL 6).
This is Matt Belisle's first career MLB ejection.
This is Mike Matheny's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since July 8 (Pat Hoberg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Bellino's first ejection since August 25, 2015 (Larry Bowa; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 9/18/15
Video: Bellino tosses Belisle and his skipper for throwing at Rizzo after warnings were issued (CHC)

MLB Ejections 119-120: Pat Hoberg (2-3; Molina, Matheny)

HP Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected Cardinals C Yadier Molina and Manager Mike Matheny in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Cardinals-Cubs game. With two out and three on, Cubs batter Miguel Montero took a 2-2 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha for a called third ball before hitting an ensuing pitch for a three-RBI double. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and knee high (px -.855, pz 1.700), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 5-4. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

These are Pat Hoberg (31)'s second and third ejections of 2015.
Pat Hoberg now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2*[3 AAA + 2 Correct] = 17).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has -2 points in Crew Division (-4 Previous + 2 Correct Call = -2).

These are the 119th and 120th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 56th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Molina was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 55th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Cardinals' 4/5th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, STL 5; CHC, MIL 3; PIT 2).
This is Yadier Molina's first ejection since June 2, 2013 (Clint Fagan; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Mike Matheny's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 2 (Joe West; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Pat Hoberg's first ejection since yesterday, June 7, 2015 (Seth Maness; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 7/8/15
Video: Molina immediately confronts Hoberg as Montero hits a double, resulting in a double-toss (STL)

MLB Ejections 069-070: Joe West (2-3; Holliday, Matheny)

HP Umpire Joe West ejected Cardinals LF Matt Holliday and Manager Mike Matheny for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Brewers-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Holliday took a 1-2 cutter from Brewers pitcher Tyler Cravy for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -1.096, pz 2.587), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejections, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

These are Joe West (22)'s second and third ejections of 2015.
Joe West now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect] = 0).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 9 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 9).

These are the 69th and 70th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 34th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Holliday was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 30th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Cardinals' 1/2nd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN, MIL 3; CHC, STL 2; PIT 1).
This is Matt Holliday's first ejection since August 5, 2014 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Matheny's first ejection since August 1, 2014 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since April 12, 2015 (Bryan Price; QOC = Y-C [HBP/Foul]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/2/15
Video: A called third strike ends Holliday's streak and, after continued complaining, his night (STL)
Video: Frustrated at losing his 45-game on-base streak, Holliday pleads the 5th to reporter's question (STL)

MLB Ejection 138: Will Little (3; Mike Matheny)

2B Umpire Will Little ejected Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld Little's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Brewers-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Brewers batter Elian Herrera hit a 0-1 cutter from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright on a line drive to second baseman Kolten Wong, who threw to shortstop Jhonny Peralta as Brewers baserunner R1 Jean Segura arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review, Little's ruling was affirmed as replays indicate Peralta did not catch the ball and tag second base prior to Segura's touch arrival, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 3-0. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 6-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Will Little (93)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Will Little now has 22 points in the UEFL Standings (17 Prev + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 22).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).

This is the 138th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 63rd Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Cardinals' 4th ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL Central (PIT 8; CHC 7; MIL, STL 4; CIN 3).
This is Mike Matheny's first ejection since May 16, 2014 (Sean Barber; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's first ejection since May 20, 2014 (Mike Redmond; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 8/1/14
Video: Barking during a subsequent mound visit, Matheny earns his dismissal arguing a Replay (STL)
Video: Matheny complains about plate and base umpiring, Replay after Cards' loss to Brewers (STL)

MLB Replay Reviews 652-653: Tim Timmons (12-13)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Tim Timmons' HR no-call (live ball; in play) in the bottom of the 6th and confirmed Timmons' passing runners no-call (safe/no violation) in the top of the 9th inning of the Marlins-Cardinals game. In the 6th, with none out and none on, Cardinals batter Matt Carpenter hit a fly ball to deep center field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny and initiation by Crew Chief Tim Welke, Timmons' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with none out and three on, Marlins batter Christian Yelich hit a fly ball to left fielder Matt Holliday, who dropped and deflected the ball to center fielder Jon Jay as Marlins baserunner R1 Reed Johnson advanced to and R2 Donovan Solano retreated to second base before running to third. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Timmons' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct.* At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 3-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s 12th, 13th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 38th, 39th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*Rule 7.08(h): Any runner is out when "He passes a preceding runner before such runner is out."

This is the 652nd, 653rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the St. Louis Cardinals' 17th ,18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 339/653 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7/4/14
Video: Play confirmed; Timmons' decision to leave the ball alive proves correct after replay (STL)
Video: Play confirmed; The lead slipping away, Matheny unsuccessfully challenges passage (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 647: Dana DeMuth (06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Dana DeMuth's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Cardinals-Giants game. With two out and one on, Giants batter Hunter Pence hit a ground ball to Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who threw to first baseman Matt Adams as Pence arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, DeMuth's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 5-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dana DeMuth's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 647th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the St. Louis Cardinals' 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 336/647 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants, 7/2/14
Video: Play stands; Pence beats out infield grounder for a single in the fifth inning (STL)

MLB Replay Reviews 597-598: Carapazza, Everitt (06, 03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Vic Carapazza's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 7th inning and confirmed 2B Umpire Mike Everitt's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Dodgers game. In the 7th, with two out and one on, Cardinals batter Jon Jay hit a 2-1 curveball from Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Kemp, who threw to catcher Drew Butera as Cardinals baserunner R2 Allen Craig slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny and initiation by Crew Chief Bill Miller, Carapazza's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Cardinals baserunner R1 Peter Bourjos attempted to steal second base off Dodgers catcher Butera, who threw to shortstop Miguel Rojas as Bourjos slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Matheny, Everitt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 1-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike Everitt (57)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 31st, 32nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
This is the highest daily "simple" accuracy rate of 2014: 100% affirmation in 6-of-6 Replay Reviews.

This is the 597th, 598th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 14th, 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 316/598 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/26/14
Video: Play confirmed; Strong throw from left is completed on great legal play, tag at the plate (LAD)
Video: Play confirmed; Bourjos over-slides 2nd as temporary disengagement results in an out (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 554: Larry Vanover (11)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Larry Vanover's safe (pulled foot) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Phillies-Cardinals game. With two out and none on, Phillies batter Marlon Byrd hit a 2-2 changeup from Cardinals pitcher Sam Freeman on the ground to shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who threw to first baseman Matt Adams as Byrd arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Vanover's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 5-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 554th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 292/554 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/20/14
Video: Play stands; Adams can't find first base, allowing Byrd to reach safely in the seventh (STL)

MLB Replay Reviews 476-478: Wendelstedt, Estabrook

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's out call in the bottom of the 1st, HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's HBP call in the bottom of the 8th and Wendelstedt's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Rays game. With none out and one on, Rays batter Kevin Kiermaier hit a 0-1 cutter from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright on the ground to first baseman Allen Craig, who threw to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to pitcher Wainwright as Kiermaier arrived at first base, Rays baserunner R1 Desmond Jennings out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Wendelstedt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with two out and two on, Rays batter Jerry Sands took a 1-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Trevor Rosenthal for a called hit-by-pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Rays batter Logan Forsythe hit a 0-0 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Rosenthal on the ground to shortstop Peralta, who threw to first baseman Craig as Forsythe arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rays Manager Joe Maddon and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Wendelstedt'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, 1-0.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 26th, 27th, 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 476th, 477th, 478th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 23rd, 24th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 254/478 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/10/14
Video: Play stands; Cards get out of the first on double play back-end out that is upheld (TB)
Video: Play stands; Sands is hit by a pitch to load the bases as Matheny's challenge fails (STL)
Video: Play stands; First out of the last of the 9th is recorded on close play at first base (TB)

MLB Replay Reviews 449-450: Bucknor, Iassogna (07, 06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire CB Bucknor's out call in the top of the 5th and overturned 1B Umpire Dan Iassogna's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Royals game. In the 5th, with two out and none on, Cardinals batter Yadier Molina hit a 2-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura on a ground ball to left fielder Alex Gordon, who threw to second baseman Omar Infante as Molina slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Bucknor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 2-0.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Cardinals batter Oscar Taveras hit a 3-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Greg Holland on the ground to second baseman Omar Infante, who threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer as Taveras arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny and initiation by Crew Chief Dale Scott, Iassogna's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 3-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 19th, 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 449th, 450th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 10th, 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 241/450 (.536 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/5/14
Video: Play stands; Yadi goes for a double on slow roller, but is thrown out on upheld call (STL)
Video: Play overturned; Taveras hustles for an infield single on reversed call in the 9th (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 429: CB Bucknor (06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire CB Bucknor's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Royals-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Royals batter Lorenzo Cain hit a 1-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller on the ground to third baseman Matt Carpenter, who threw to first baseman Allen Craig as Cain arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Bucknor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 1-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 429th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 232/429 (.541 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/2/14
Video: Play stands; Royals eke out an infield single on challenge by Redbirds' Matheny (STL)