MLB Instant Replay Review S-32: David Soucy (S-1)

Instant replay reversed 1B Umpire David Soucy's out call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Giants-Rangers game. With one out and one on, Giants batter Juan Perez hit a 1-0 fastball from Rangers pitcher Martin Perez to shortstop Elvis Andrus, who threw to second baseman Brent Lillibridge to retire Giants baserunner R1 Andrew Susac at second base, onto first baseman Prince Fielder as Perez arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Soucy's ruling that Fielder caught the throw and tagged first base prior to Perez's touch arrival was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the instant replay review, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The contest ultimately ended in a 4-4 tie.

This is David Soucy (-)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
David Soucy (-) is now 0/1 (0% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 32nd instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Giants Manager Bruce Bochy is now 1/1 (100% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 29/32 (91% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Texas Rangers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/13/14
Video: Call overturned; Juan Perez is awarded first base after double play turns into fielder's choice (TEX)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-30|31: Barber, Campos (S-2|1)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Sean Barber's safe call in the top of the 6th inning and 1B Umpire Angel Campos' out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Marlins-Tigers game. In the 6th, with one out and one on, Tigers batter Jake Marisnick swung at and missed a 2-1 pitch from Tigers pitcher Joe Nathan; after catching the pitch, catcher Bryan Holaday threw to first baseman Miguel Cabrera as Marlins baserunner R1 Adeiny Hechavarria arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, 1B Umpire Barber's ruling that Cabrera did not tag Hechavarria prior to Hechavarria's foot retouching first base was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Marlins were leading, 4-2.

In the 9th, with none out and one on, Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy threw to first baseman Jordan Lennerton as Marlins baserunner R1 Derek Dietrich dove back into first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of an inquiry by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond and initiation by crew chief Joe West, 1B Umpire Campos' ruling that Lennerton successfully tagged Dietrich prior to Dietrich's hand touching first base (runner tagged while off of his base) was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Marlins were leading, 4-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Angel Campos (84)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Sean Barber (29) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Angel Campos (84) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 30th and 31st instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Marlins Manager Mike Redmond is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 29/31 (94% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Detroit Tigers (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/13/14
Video: Call upheld; Hechavarria steps back onto first base ahead of the tag (DET)
Video: Call upheld; Dietrich cannot slide back to the bag ahead of the tag in the ninth (DET)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-28|29: O'Nora, Hudson (S-1|1)

Instant replay affirmed 3B Brian O'Nora's foul ball call in the top and 1B Umpire Marvin Hudson's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Red Sox-Twins game. In the top frame, with none out and none on, Napoli hit a 1-1 pitch from Twins pitcher Samuel Deduno to deep left field, past and over the outfield wall. Upon instant replay review as the result of an inquiry by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, O'Nora's ruling that Napoli's drive left the playing field to the foul side of the foul pole was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Red Sox were leading, 4-3.

In the bottom half, with two out and one on, Twins batter Darin Mastroianni hit a 1-2 pitch from Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman to second baseman Jonathan Herrera, who threw to first baseman Brandon Snyder as Mastroianni arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager Farrell, Hudson's ruling that Snyder did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Mastroianni's touch was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Red Sox were leading, 4-3. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s 1st instant replay chalenge/review of Spring Training.
Brian O'Nora (7) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Marvin Hudson (51) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 28th and 29th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Red Sox Manager John Farrell is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 27/29 (93% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/13/14
Video: Call upheld; Napoli's foul ball is challenged and affirmed, preserving the at-bat (MIN)
Video: Call upheld; Mastroianni beats out infield blooper at first base (MIN; N/A)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-27: Tripp Gibson (S-3)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's out call in the top of the 4th inning of the Cubs-Mariners game. With one out and none on, Cubs batter Ryan Kalish hit a 3-1 cutter from Mariners Randy Wolf pitcher to shortstop Brad Miller, who threw to first baseman Justin Smoak as Kalish arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Johnson's ruling that Lennerton caught the throw and tagged first base prior to Roberts' touch was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the game was tied, 2-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 8-7, in 10 innings.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 3rd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Tripp Gibson (73) is now 3/3 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 27th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 25/27 (93% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/12/14
Video: Call upheld; Kalish out at first on bang-bang play that is affirmed by instant replay review (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-26: Anthony Johnson (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Anthony Johnson's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Tigers-Yankees game. With one out and none on, Yankees batter Brian Roberts hit a 3-2 pitch from Tigers pitcher Luke Putkonen to second baseman Devon Travis, who threw to first baseman Jordan Lennerton as Roberts arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, Johnson's ruling that Lennerton caught the throw and tagged first base prior to Roberts' touch was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Tigers were leading, 6-2. The contest ultimately ended in a tie, 7-7, in 10 innings.

This is Anthony Johnson (48)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Anthony Johnson (48) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 26th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Yankees Manager Joe Girardi is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 24/26 (92% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/12/14
Video: Call upheld; Roberts ruled out at first base as replays confirm throw beat him to bag (NYY)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-25: Pat Hoberg (S-2)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Pat Hoberg's safe call in the top of the 5th inning of the Diamondbacks-Dodgers game. With one out and two on, with Mike Jacobs at bat, Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Didi Gregorius attempted to steal second base on a 2-0 pitch from Dodgers pitcher Zach Lee as shortstop Hanley Ramirez attempted to apply his tag off the throw from catcher A.J. Ellis. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Acting Manager Tim Wallach (Mattingly: bereavement leave), Hoberg's ruling that Ramirez's tag did not touch Gregorius when Gregorius was off the base, and that Gregorius remained on the base throughout the tag was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Pat Hoberg (89)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Pat Hoberg (89) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 25th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Dodgers Manager Tim Wallach is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
>> The Dodgers are now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring (Mattingly).
Umpires are now 23/25 (92% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/12/14
Video: Call upheld; Gregorius ruled safe at second base as Ramirez's tag is late (LAD)

MLB Replay Reviews S-23|24: Blakney, Basner (S-1|2)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Ryan Blakney's out call in the top of the 6th inning and reversed 1B Umpire Toby Basner's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Nationals-Astros game. In the 6th, with none out and one on, Nationals batter Jose Lobaton hit a pitch from Astros pitcher Darin Downs to shortstop Jonathan Villar, who threw to second baseman Gregorio Petit to first baseman Japhet Amador for a double play. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Blakney's ruling that Amador possessed the ball and tagged first base prior to Lobaton's arrival was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Nationals were leading, 9-4.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Astros batter Delino DeShields hit a 3-2 pitch from Nationals pitcher Jerry Levins to shortstop Jose Lozada, who threw to first baseman Tyler Moore as DeShields arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, 1B Umpire Basner's ruling that Moore caught the ball prior to DeShield's touching first base was overturned, the call was incorrect. As a result of the review, Astros baserunner R2 Jesus Guzman was placed at third base. At the time of the instant replay review, the Nationals were leading, 9-6. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 10-9.

This is Ryan Blakney (-)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Toby Basner (99)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Ryan Blakney (-) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Toby Basner (99) is now 0/1 (0% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 23rd and 24th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 1/3 (33% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 22/24 (92% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/12/14
Video: Call upheld; Bang-bang play at first is reviewed and upheld to preserve the double play (N/A)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-22: Cory Blaser (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Cory Blaser's HR no-call in the top of the 9th inning of the Dodgers-Royals game. With none out and none on, Dodgers batter Alex Guerrero hit a 0-0 pitch from Royals pitcher Louis Coleman to deep center field and off the outfield wall where it was fielded by center fielder Jarrod Dyson. Upon instant replay review as the result of an inquiry by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly and initiation by Crew Chief Blaser, Blaser's ruling that the ball hit the top of the wall and caromed back into the field of play was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Royals were leading, 5-4. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Cory Blaser (89) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 22nd instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 21/22 (95.5% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/11/14
Video: Call upheld; Guerrero's triple hits the top of the outfield fence, bounces back into CF (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-21: Mark Ripperger (S-2)

Umpires are now 19/19 in instant replay when
wearing black shirts, but 1/2 when wearing blue.

Instant replay affirmed 3B Umpire Mark Ripperger's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Mets-Cardinals game. With none out and two on, Cardinals batter Kolten Wong bunted a 0-2 pitch from Mets pitcher Miguel Socolovich to Socolovich, who threw to third baseman Zach Lutz as Cardinals baserunner R2 Randal Grichuk slid into third base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Ripperger's ruling that Lutz caught and tagged third base prior to Grichuk's arrival was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Mets were leading, 9-8. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Mark Ripperger (90) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 21st instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny is now 0/3 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 20/21 (95.2% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/11/14
Video: Call upheld; Socolovich completes the fielder's choice on force play at third base in the 9th (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-20: Chad Whitson (S-1)

Instant replay reversed 2B Umpire Chad Whitson's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Mariners-Angels game. With one out and three on, Mariners batter Jabari Blash hit a 2-2 pitch from Angels pitcher Nick Maronde to shortstop Tommy Field who threw to second baseman Andrew Romine who bobbled the baseball in an attempt to turn a double play. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Whitson's ruling that Romine possessed the ball and tagged second base to retire Mariners baserunner R1 Tyler Smith was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the instant replay review, the Angels were leading, 5-4. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 10-6.

This is Chad Whitson (62)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Chad Whitson (62) is now 0/1 (0% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 20th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
This is the first overturned call as a result of instant replay review during 2014 MLB Spring Training.
Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon is 1/1 (100% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 19/20 (95% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/11/14
Video: Call overturned; Error keeps second out off the board as umpires reverse first call of Spring (LAA)