MLB Replay Reviews 511-514: Davis, Marquez, Cuzzi

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Gerry Davis' safe call and confirmed HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez's 2-2 count (record keeping) call in the top of the 1st, confirmed HP Umpire Marquez's safe call in the bottom of the 6th and overturned 1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rangers-Mariners game. In the 1st, with none out and one on, Rangers batter Elvis Andrus struck out and baserunner R1 Leonys Martin attempted to steal second base off Mariners catcher John Buck, who threw to second baseman Robinson Cano as Martin slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Davis' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

During the next at-bat, Crew Chief Davis initiated a Replay Review of HP Umpire Marquez's 2-2 count (record keeping), affirming the count at 2-2, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied 0-0.

In the 6th, with two out and two on, Mariners batter Buck hit a 0-1 fastball from Rangers pitcher Joe Saunders on a line drive to center fielder Martin, who threw to catcher Robinson Chirinos as Mariners baserunner R2 Cano slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Marquez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 3-2.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Mariners pitcher Joe Beimel attempted to pick off Rangers baserunner R1 Elvis Andrus at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rangers Manager Washington and initiation by Crew Chief Davis, Cuzzi's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 3-2. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s first, second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 511th, 512th, 513th, 514th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
These are the most Replay Reviews (four) in a Game in MLB Expanded Replay History.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's 16th, 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 273/514 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Mariners get a strike-him-out-throw-him-out double play in the first (SEA)
Video: Play confirmed; Called strike to Beltre makes it 2-2, despite scoreboard discrepancy (SEA)
Video: Play confirmed; Marquez's safe call on play at the plate is confirmed after challenge (TEX)
Video: Play overturned; Andrus is picked off, but manages to return safely to first base (TEX)

MLB Ejection & Replays: Danley, Cederstrom (2|08, 06)

HP Umpire Kerwin Danley ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing a ball four call in the bottom of the 8th and Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Gary Cederstrom's safe call in the bottom of the fourth and HP Umpire Danley's ball four (count; record keeping) call in the top of the 5th inning of the White Sox-Dodgers game. In the 4th, with two out and two on, Dodgers batter Justin Turner hit a 0-0 cutter from White Sox pitcher John Danks on the ground to second baseman Gordon Beckham, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu to shortstop Alexei Ramirez to third baseman Leury Garcia as Dodgers baserunner R3 Adrian Gonzalez slid into third base, Turner out at first. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Cederstrom's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-0.

In the 5th, with one out and two on, White Sox batter Adam Dunn took a curveball from Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett for a called fourth ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of an initiation by Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom, Danley's ruling of a walk was reversed and the count adjusted to 3-2, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-0.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Dodger batter Yasiel Puig took a 3-2 splitter from White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -.726, pz 1.763 / sz_bot 1.7 [MOE 1.783]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Kerwin Danley now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has -2 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -2).
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 74th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 29th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 442nd, 443rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the White Sox's 3rd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 3; DET 2; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since May 24, 2014 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Kerwin Danley's first ejection since May 27, 2014 (Ned Yost; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/443 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Sox get out of the 4th inning on an unconventional double play (CWS)
Video: Play overturned; When Dunn walks to first, Danley loses track of the count (LAD)
Video: Already frustrated, Ventura argues from dugout during mound visit and is thrown out (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 434-435: Jerry Layne (05-06)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Jerry Layne's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd and confirmed Layne's record keeping: count (strike two) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Diamondbacks-Rockies game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Rockies batter Charlie Culberson hit a 2-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Chase Anderson on a line drive to center fielder Ender Inciarte, who threw to second baseman Aaron Hill to catcher Miguel Montero as Rockies baserunner R1 Wilin Rosario slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, the Rockies were leading, 1-0.

In the 4th, with one out and one on, Rockies batter Rosario swung at and missed a 2-1 changeup from Diamondbacks pitcher Anderson for a second strike. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Diamondbacks Manager Gibson and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Layne's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s fifth, sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 434th, 435th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 11th, 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 235/435 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/3/14
Video: Play overturned; D-Backs' relay nips runner on play at the plate following challenge (ARI)
Video: Play confirmed; After Layne rules a swinging second strike, Replay confirms the count (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 140: Paul Schrieber (05)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Paul Schrieber's ball three (count of 3-2) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Twins-Rays game. With none out and none on, Rays batter Yunel Escobar took a 2-2 cutter from Twins pitcher Samuel Deduno for a called third ball. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of initiation by Crew Chief Ted Barrett, Schrieber's ruling of a 3-2 count was affirmed, the call was correct.* The call is now incorrect.** At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 7-3. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Paul Schrieber (43)'s fifth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Paul Schrieber is now 3/5 (.800 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Ted Barrett's crew is now 5/10 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

*"Gentlemen, we have a conundrum": The call is correct for UEFL Replay Review purposes, as Schrieber's pre-review ruling of a 3-2 count matched Replay Review's decision of a 3-2 count; however, video evidence suggests the final pitch prior to review, reviewed and confirmed as ball three, was in fact ball four. Had an ejection resulted from this play, the Ejection Quality of Correctness (QOC) would have been incorrect.
**After review, the Original Ruling has been reversed in a 6-0-0 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.

This is the 140th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Umpires are now 82/140 (.586 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 4/22/14

Video: Play stands; Replay confirms the count is 3-2, even though evidence suggests otherwise (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 114: Mike Winters (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mike Winters' ball (record keeping, count) call in the top of the 8th inning of the Astros-Athletics game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Jesus Guzman took a 0-2 fastball from A's pitcher Scott Kazmir for a called first ball. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin and initiation by Crew Chief Mike Winters, Winters' ruling that the 0-2 pitch to Guzman resulted in a ball one call was affirmed, the call was correct. The call is now incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 3-1. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

Mike Winters is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Mike Winters' crew is now 5/10 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
*The Original Ruling was reversed in a 4-3-0 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.

This is the 114th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Athletics Manager Bob Melvin is now 1/10 (.100 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 69/114 (.605 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics, 4/19/14

Video: Play stands; Disagreement over the count leads to call ruled affirmed by Replay Officials (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 023, 024:* Barber, Gonzalez

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Sean Barber's out (no block) call in the bottom of the 5th inning and 2B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's home run call in the bottom of the 12th inning of the Mariners-Athletics game. In the 5th, with two out and one on, Athletics batter Sam Fuld hit a 2-2 breaking ball from Mariners pitcher Roenis Elias on a line drive to right fielder Logan Morrison, who threw home to second baseman Robinson Cano to catcher Mike Zunino as Fuld arrived at home plate attempting an inside-the-park home run. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin and initiation by crew chief Fieldin Culbreth, Barber's ruling that Zunino tagged Fuld and did not violate Rule 7.13 in allowing Fuld access to home plate until Zunino was in possession of the baseball was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 2-1.

In the 12th, with none out and none on, A's batter Coco Crisp hit a 0-1 fastball from Mariners pitcher Hector Noesi on the fly to deep right-center field for a home run. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon and initiation by Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth, Gonzalez's ruling that Crisp's drive hit dead ball territory above and beyond the outfield wall before bouncing back onto the playing field, thus rendering Crip's fly a home run, was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Athletics had won the ballgame, 3-2, in 12 innings.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s first instant replay challenge/review of 2014.
Sean Barber is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Manny Gonzalez is now 1/1 (1.00 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's crew is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.
Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 21st instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
A's Manager Bob Melvin is now 0/2 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Requests in 2014.
Umpires are now 16/24 (.667 Affirmation) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics (A's), 4/3/14
Video: Play stands; Replay Review confirms Barber's home plate collision no-call (OAK)
Video: Play stands; Umpires review a walk-off HR for the first time, confirming the call (Soon)

*MLB Instant Replay Review 022: Brian Knight (01)
Instant Replay review confirmed HP Umpire Brian Knight's ball three call in the top of the 9th inning of the Yankees-Astros game. With two out and one on, Yankees batter Yangervis Solarte took a 2-1 slider from Astros pitcher Brad Peacock for a called third ball. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of initiation by Crew Chief Gerry Davis, Knight's record keeping ruling of a 3-1 count was affirmed, the call was correct. Solarte walked on the next pitch (ball four). At the time of the review, the Yankees were leading, 4-2. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s first instant replay challenge/review of 2014 (he is now 1/1).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis' crew is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in 2014 Replay Reviews.
This is the 22nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Umpires are now 16/24 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros, 4/3/14
Video: Play stands; After batter Solarte disputes the count, the umps review and confirm ball 3 (HOU)