MLB Ejections 199-200 - Lance Barrett (3-4; KC)

HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Royals LF Alex Gordon and Manager Ned Yost (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Royals. With one out and none on, Gordon took a 1-0 fastball from Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole for a called first strike and 2-2 fastball for a called third strike. Replays indicate the 1-0 pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.84, pz 1.88) and the 2-2 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.64, pz 1.64 [sz_bot 1.61]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

These are Lance Barrett (94)'s third and fourth ejections of 2019.
Lance Barrett now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 12).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
The 1-0 pitch was located 0.89 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
The 2-2 pitch was located 2.83 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 199th and 200th ejection reports of the 2019 MLB season.
This is the 90th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is the 98th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Gordon was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Kansas City's 9/10th ejection of 2019, 3rd in the AL Central (CWS, DET 11; KC 10; MIN 4; CLE 1).
This is Alex Gordon's 1st ejection since August 7, 2011 (Rob Drake; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ned Yost's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since August 13 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Y-c [RLI]).
This is Lance Barrett's 3/4th ejection of 2019, 1st since Sept 3 (Brandon Hyde; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals, 9/13/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 159 - Greg Gibson (1; Ned Yost)

1B Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost (runner's lane interference no-call by HP Umpire Pat Hoberg; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #STLCards-#Royals game. With two out and none on, Cardinals batter Kolten Wong hit a 1-2 curveball from Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman on the ground in front of home plate to catcher Meibrys Viloria, who threw to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn as Wong arrived at first base, ruled safe by 1B Umpire Gibson as O'Hearn did not catch the baseball, and also that Wong at some point during his journey to first base did not run within the three-foot runner's lane. Runner's lane interference (RLI) rule 5.09(a)(11) applies to the fielder taking the throw (F3 O'Hearn) and not the fielder making the throw (F2 Viloria); accordingly, because Wong did not interfere with O'Hearn's ability to receive Viloria's throw, there was no running lane interference; because, all else equal (e.g., assuming Wong was invisible), Viloria's throw was poor and would likely not have been caught by O'Hearn, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 2-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s first ejection of 2019.
Greg Gibson now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 6).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has -5 points in Crew Division (-6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -5).
*Rule 5.09(a)(11) states, "A batter is out for interference when—In running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead."
Related Post: Runner's Lane Interference - 2018 World Series Edition (10/28/18).

This is the 159th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 76th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Kansas City's 8th ejection of 2019, T-2nd in the AL Central (DET 9; CWS, KC 8; MIN 3; CLE 1).
This is Ned Yost's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 8 (Bruce Dreckman; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Greg Gibson's 1st ejection since August 8, 2018 (Kevin Long; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals, 8/13/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 075 - Bruce Dreckman (3; Ned Yost)

HP Umpire Bruce Dreckman ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost (strike one call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the White Sox-Royals game. With none out and one on (R1), Royals batter Alex Gordon took a first-pitch fastball from White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.26, pz 1.55 [sz_bot 1.62 / RAD 1.497]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Bruce Dreckman (1)'s third ejection of 2019.
Bruce Dreckman now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 13).
Crew Chief Paul Emmel now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).
*This pitch was located 1.632 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 75th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 38th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Kansas City's 5th ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (DET, KC 5; CWS 4; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ned Yost's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 8 (Brian Knight; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Bruce Dreckman's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 23 (Dave Martinez; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/8/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 050-51 - Brian Knight (1-2; KC)

HP Umpire Brian Knight ejected Royals catcher Martin Maldonado and Manager Ned Yost (strike two/three calls; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the Royals-Astros game. With none out and none on, Maldonado took 1-1 and 1-2 fastballs from Astros pitcher Brad Peacock for called second and third strikes. Replays indicate the 1-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.90, pz 1.93 [sz_bot 1.56])  and the 1-2 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and waist-high (px 0.69, pz 2.57), the calls were correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Astros were leading, 9-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 9-0.

These are Brian Knight (91)'s first and second ejections of 2019.
Brian Knight now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 7).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has -1 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 2 Correct Call = -1)
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*The 1-1 pitch was located 0.168 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
*The 1-2 pitch was located 2.688 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 50th and 51st ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 23rd player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Maldonado was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 23rd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Kansas City's 3rd ejection of 2019, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 4; KC 3; DET, MIN 1; CLE 0).
This is Martin Maldonado's first ejection since May 28, 2018 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since July 9, 2018 (Will Little; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since June 13, 2018 (Chris Sale; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros, 5/8/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 093 - Will Little (3; Ned Yost)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 4th inning of the Royals-Twins game. With none out and two on (R2, R3), Royals batter Lucas Duda took a 0-2 fastball from Twins pitcher Jose Berrios for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -.337, pz 3.838 [sz_top 3.549 / RAD 3.672 / MOE 3.755]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 1-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Will Little (93)'s third ejection of 2018.
Will Little now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 10 points in Crew Division (10 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 10).

This is the 93rd ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 38th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Kansas City's 4th ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL Central (KC 4; CWS, DET 3; MIN 2; CLE 1).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since August 3, 2017 (Larry Vanover; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Will Little's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since June 20 (Rick Renteria; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 7/9/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 122 - Larry Vanover (2; Ned Yost)

HP Umpire Larry Vanover ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost (upheld Replay Review HR; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the Mariners-Royals game. With one out and none on, Mariners batter Danny Valencia hit a 3-2 sinker from Royals pitcher Trevor Cahill on a fly ball to right field, initially ruled a fair ball and home run by 1B Umpire Chad Fairchild and affirmed via Replay Review, effected as the result of a Crew Chief review by Vanover. Replays indicate the batted ball appeared to make contact with the foul pole in flight and change direction before striking a railing in foul territory, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 2-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Larry Vanover now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 13 points in Crew Division (12 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 13).

This is the 122nd ejection report of 2017.
This is the 61st Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Kansas City's 6th ejection of 2017, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 12; KC 6; DET, MIN 3; CLE 0).
This is Ned Yost's 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since August 2 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Larry Vanover's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 19 (Kevin Cash; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals, 8/3/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 119-120 - John Tumpane (4-5; KC x2)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Royals DH Mike Moustakas and Manager Ned Yost (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the Royals-Orioles game. With one out and none on, Moustakas took a 2-2 slider from Orioles pitcher Darren O'Day for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.912, pz 1.526 [sz_bot 1.601 / MOE 1.518]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Orioles were leading, 6-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s fourth, fifth ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
John Tumpane now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 12).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 10 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 10).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 119th, 120th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 51st player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Moustakas was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 60th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Kansas City's 5th ejection of 2017, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 12; KC 5; DET, MIN 3; CLE 0).
This is Mike Moustakas' first ejection since June 25, 2014 (Brian Knight; QOC = N-C [Out/Safe]).
This is Ned Yost's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since May 27 (Bill Welke; QOC = Y-C [Check Swing]).
This is John Tumpane's 4-5th ejection of 2017, 1st since June 25 (Peter Moylan; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 8/2/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 052-053 - Bill Welke (4-5 - Hosmer, Yost)

HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Royals 1B Eric Hosmer & Manager Ned Yost (check swing call by 3B Umpire David Rackley) in the top of the 1st inning of the Royals-Indians game. With none out and two on (R1, R2), Hosmer attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Twins pitcher Danny Salazar. Play was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (9-0-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Bill Welke (3)'s fourth, fifth ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Bill Welke now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 1 Call-Crewmate] = 7).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 5 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 52nd, 53rd ejection report of 2017.
This is the 19th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Hosmer was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 29th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Kansas City's 1/2nd ejection of 2017, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC, MIN 2; DET 1; CLE 0).
This is Eric Hosmer's first ejection since May 4, 2016 (CB Bucknor; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since September 19, 2016 (Toby Basner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Bill Welke's 4th ejection of 2017, 1st since May 9 (Kevin Cash; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/27/17 | Videos via "Read More"

MLB Ejections 167-168 - Toby Basner (3-4; Escobar, Yost)

HP Umpire Toby Basner ejected Royals SS Alcides Escobar and Manager Ned Yost for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the White Sox-Royals game. With two out and none on, Escobar took a 3-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Juan Minaya for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and knee high (px .612, pz 1.580 [sz_bot 1.570]) and that the strike one call was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px .730, pz 2.246), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 6-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s third, fourth ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Toby Basner now has 12 points in UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2*[3 AAA + 2 Correct Call] = 12).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 11 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 2*[1 Correct Call] = 11).

This is the 167th, 168th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 78th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Escobar was 1-2 in the contest.
This is the 67th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Kansas City's 6/7th ejection of 2016, T-2nd in the AL Central (DET 11; CWS, KC 7; CLE, MIN 6).
This is Alcides Escobar's first ejection since April 19, 2015 (Jim Joyce; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since August 18, 2015 (Mark Carlson; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is Toby Basner's first ejection since June 24, 2016 (Bryan Price; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 9/19/16 | Video available via "read more."

MLB Ejection 166: Mark Carlson (2; Ned Yost)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed 3B Umpire Eric Cooper's out call in the top of the 11th inning of the Royals-Reds game. With none out and none on, Royals batter Alcides Escobar hit a 3-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Jumbo Diaz on a line drive to center fielder Billy Hamilton, who threw to shortstop Eugenio Suarez as Escobar slid into second base, ruled out by Cooper. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Yost, Cooper's ruling stood, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-1, in 13 innings.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s second ejection of 2015.
Mark Carlson now has 16 points in the UEFL Standings (14 Prev + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 16).
Crew Chief Mark Carlson now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

This is the 166th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 78th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Royals' 12th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL Central (KC 12; CWS, DET 6; CLE 5; MIN 3).
This is Ned Yost's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since April 19 (Greg Gibson; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Mark Carlson's first ejection since June 7, 2015 (Alex Wood; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Cincinnati Reds, 8/18/15
Video: Liner to right-center brings Cooper over on rotation for an out call upheld by instant replay (CIN)
Video: After replay doesn't go his way, Yost argues New York's call and is thrown out by Carlson (KC)

MLB Ejections 013-017: Greg Gibson & Jim Joyce (KC)

HP Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost and Pitching Coach Dave Eiland for arguing warnings in the bottom of the 1st, Royals P Kelvin Herrera and Bench Coach (Acting Mgr) Don Wakamatsu for throwing at A's batter Brett Lawrie and 3B Umpire Jim Joyce ejected SS Alcides Escobar for arguing Herrera's ejection and Unsportsmanlike-NEC in the top of the 8th inning of the A's-Royals game. In the 1st, with two out and none on, Royals batter Lorenzo Cain took a 1-0 fastball from A's pitcher Scott Kazmir for a hit by pitch, resulting in an umpire conference and the decision to issue warnings to both benches. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Cain on the foot, the call was irrecusable. In the 8th, with two out and none on, A's batter Lawrie took a 1-0 fastball for ball two. Replays indicate the pitch was thrown behind Lawrie and shoulder-high (the first pitch fastball had also been thrown off the plate and inside, both at 100 miles-per-hour), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the first inning ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. At the time of the eighth inning ejections, the Athletics were leading, 2-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These are Greg Gibson (53)'s first, second, third and fourth ejections of 2015.
This is Jim Joyce (66)'s second ejection of 2015.
Greg Gibson now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 4*[2 MLB + 0 U] = 9).
Jim Joyce now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 4).
Crew Chief Jim Joyce now has 8 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 5 Irrecusable Calls = 8).
*Related Ejection: 011 Jim Joyce (1; KC P Yordano Ventura [QOC = U {Throwing At Lawrie}]).

These are the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 7th Manager ejection of 2015.
These are the 7th/8th player ejections of 2015. Prior to ejection, Herrera's line was 0.2 IP, 0 R.
These are the Royals' 2-6th ejections of 2015, 1st in the AL Central (KC 6; CLE, CWS, DET, MIN 0).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since June 15, 2014 (Paul Emmel; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Dave Eiland's first ejection since August 29, 2000 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = U [Intentional HBP]).
This is Kelvin Herrera's first career MLB ejection.
This is Alcides Escobar's first ejection since July 22, 2012 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = U [DiMuro Rule]).
This is Don Wakamatsu's first ejection since July 21, 2010 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Greg Gibson's first ejection since September 2, 2014 (Adam Eaton; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jim Joyce's first ejection since yesterday (Yordano Ventura; QOC = U [Throwing at Lawrie]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals, 4/19/15
Video: Cain gets hit, warnings are issued and a pair of Royals are sent to the showers (KC)
Video: After throwing at Lawrie for second time in two days, three more Royals are tossed (KC)
Video: Ejected having failed to plunk Lawrie twice in the 8th, Herrera points to his head (OAK)

MLB Replay Reviews 621-622: Timmons, Fagan (10, 11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Tim Timmons' safe call in the top of the 3rd and 1B Umpire Clint Fagan's safe call in the top of the 5th inning of the Angels-Royals game. In the 3rd, with none out and two on, Angels batter Albert Pujols hit a 0-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie on the ground to third baseman Danny Valencia, who threw to second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Eric Hosmer, Angels baserunner R1 Mike Trout into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Timmons' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 2-0.

In the 5th, with none out and one on, Angels batter Kole Calhoun hit a 0-1 fastball from pitcher Guthrie on the ground to second baseman Infante, who threw to shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Hosmer as Calhoun arrived at first base, Angels baserunner R1 Hank Conger out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Fagan's rulings was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 4-3. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Clint Fagan (82)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 34th, 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 621st, 622nd Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 24th, 25th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 324/622 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/29/14
Video: Play overturned; Royals turn a double play on reversed tag attempt at second base (KC)
Video: Play overturned; Yost successfully challenges his second call of the game for another DP (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 604: Tim Welke (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tim Welke's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Angels-Royals game. With two out and none on, Angels batter Mike Trout hit a 2-1 changeup from Roayls pitcher Jason Vargas on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who threw to Vargas as Trout arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 2-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 8-6.

This is Tim Welke (3)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 33rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 604th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 317/604 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/27/14
Video: Play overturned; Footrace that initially goes Halos' way is reversed in Kansas City's favor (KC)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Knight, Estabrook (1, 12)

HP Umpire Brian Knight ejected Royals 3B Mike Moustakas for arguing an out call made by 2B Umpire Mike Estabrook that was overturned by Instant Replay Review in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Dodgers-Royals game. With one out and one on, Royals baserunner R1 Pedro Ciriaco attempted to steal second base off Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis and shortstop Miguel Rojas. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royal Manager Ned Yost, Estabrook's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate Rojas did not tag Ciriaco prior to Ciriaco's contact of second base, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 5-4. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Brian Knight now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 2 Incorrect [Crewmate] = 4).
Hunter Wendelstedt now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).
This is Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt's sixth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-6 governs ejections that occur "prior to or during the course of umpire consultation or instant replay review," specifying that if the initial call is incorrect and after consultation the correct call is made, Quality of Correctness shall be incorrect.

This is the 107th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 48th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Moustakas was 2-3 in the contest.
This is the 592nd Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Royals' 5th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL Central (KC 5; CWS 3; DET, MIN 2; CLE 1).
This is Mike Moustakas' first career MLB ejection.
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since August 7, 2013 (Shane Victorino; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 310/592 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/25/14
Video: Play overturned; Caught stealing call reversed in the ninth as Knight tosses a complainer (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 581: Brian Knight (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Brian Knight's safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Dodgers-Royals game. With one out and one on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig hit a 2-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Danny Duffy on the ground to third baseman Danny Valencia, who threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer as Puig arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Knight's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt's fifth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 581st Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 20th (KC's 21st overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 304/581 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/24/14
Video: Play stands; Dodgers' Puig reaches on an infield single on upheld call in the top of the 1st (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 542: Tom Hallion (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Tom Hallion's safe call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Royals-Tigers game. With none out and one on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez hit a 2-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Danny Duffy on a fly ball to right fielder Nori Aoki, who caught the fly and threw to shortstop Alcides Escobar as Tigers baserunner R2 Miguel Cabrera returned to second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by the Royals Manager Ned Yost, Hallion's ruling was reversed, the call incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 542nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 19th (KC's 20th overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 286/542 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/19/14
Video: Play overturned; Royals complete the double play in the 8th as Cabrera falls asleep (DET)

MLB Instant Replay Review 529: DJ Reyburn (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire DJ Reyburn's out call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Royals-Tigers game. With none out and one on, Royals batter Jarrod Dyson bunted a 1-1 changeup from Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on the ground to Scherzer, who threw to first baseman Miguel Cabrera as Dyson arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Reyburn's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review,t eh Royals were leading, 4-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 11-4.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 529th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 18th (KC's 19th overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 280/529 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/17/14
Video: Play overturned; Dyson gets aboard with an infield single on reversed bunt-for-hit play (KC)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Emmel, Morales (1, 09)

HP Umpire Paul Emmel ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost for arguing a balk call in the bottom of the 1st and Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Gabe Morales' out call in the top of the 4th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. In the 1st, with none out and one on, Royals pitcher James Shields attempted to pick off White Sox baserunner R3 Adam Eaton at third base and was called for a balk. Replays indicate Shields appeared to swing his free foot past the back edge of the rubber and failed to step directly towards third base before throwing to that base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 2-1.

In the 4th, with none out and one on, Royals batter Alcides Escobar hit a 1-0 fastball from White Sox pitcher Andre Rienzo on the ground to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu, Royals baserunner R2 Mike Moustakas to second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Acting Manager Don Wakamatsu, Morales' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 5-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Paul Emmel (50)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Gabe Morales (47)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Paul Emmel's third supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
*Rule 8.05(a), pertaining to balks, states 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." Rule 8.05(a) Comment addresses the swinging of the free foot past the back edge of the rubber. Rule 8.05(c) states it is a balk if "the pitcher, while touching his plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base."

This is the 93rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 37th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 523rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Royals' 4th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL Central (KC 4; CWS 3; DET 2; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since May 27, 2014 (Kerwin Danley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Paul Emmel's first ejection since Sept 16, 2012 (Matt Joyce; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Royals Acting Manager Don Wakamatsu's first (KC's 18th overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 277/523 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/15/14
Video: A balk is called on a failed-step pickoff move; Yost is tossed for arguing the ruling (KC)
Video: Play overturned; Replay Review indicates Ramirez didn't tag 2nd before Mous got there (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 501: Chris Conroy (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Chris Conroy's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. With one out and two on, White Sox batter Dayan Viciedo hit a 1-0 fastball from Royals pitcher Aaron Crow on a line drive to right fielder Nori Aoki, who threw to catcher Salvador Perez as White Sox baserunner R2 Adam Eaton slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Conroy's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 6-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 9-1.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Paul Emmel's second supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 501st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 266/501 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Royals preserve the shutout—for now—with challenge in the 8th (KC)

MLB Replay Reviews 479-480: Hudson, Blaser (07, 05)

Instant Replay Review reversed 2B Umpire Marvin Hudson's out (catch/transfer) call in the bottom of the 3rd and upheld 1B Umpire Cory Blaser's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Royals game. In the 3rd, with one out and two on, Royals batter Jarrod Dyson hit a 0-0 slider from Indians pitcher Corey Kluber on the ground to second baseman Jason Kipnis, who threw to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera as Royals baserunner R1 Alcides Escobar slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Hudson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Indians batter David Murphy hit a 1-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Jason Vargas on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who tagged first base as Murphy arrived at the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Blaser's ruling was affirmed the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 6-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cory Blaser (89)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 22nd, 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 479th, 480th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 255/480 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/10/14
Video: Play overturned; Replays show no possession at second base, reversing the transfer call (KC)
Video: Play confirmed; Replays indicate Hosmer's glove touched first base prior to Murphy (CLE)