MLB Replay Reviews 396-397: Hudson, Eddings (06, 09)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Marvin Hudson's foul ball (No HR) call in the top of the 4th and 1B Umpire Doug Eddings' safe call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Rays-Blue Jays game. In the top frame, with none out and none on, Rays batter Desmond Jennings hit a 3-1 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Liam Hendriks on a fly ball to deep left field and past the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rays Manager Joe Maddon and initiation by Crew Chief Brian O'Nora, Hudson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2.

In the bottom half, with one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Brett Lawrie hit a 1-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Chris Archer on the ground to shortstop Yunel Escobar, who threw to first baseman James Loney as Lawrie arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Eddings' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s sixth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Doug Eddings (88)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 17th, 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 396th, 397th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 19th, 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 209/397 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 5/28/14
Video: Play confirmed; Crew Chief Review of grandfathered boundary call confirms foul ruling (TB)
Video: Play confirmed; Rays lose their official challenge on infield single by Lawrie (TB)

MLB Replay Reviews 394-395: Emmel, Campos (04, 02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Paul Emmel's out call in the top of the 2nd and 3B Umpire Angel Campos' safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Tigers-Athletics game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Tigers batter J.D. Martinez hit a 0-1 slider from A's pitcher Scott Kazmir on the ground to third baseman Josh Donaldson, who threw to second baseman Eric Sogard to first baseman Brandon Moss as Martinez arrived at first base, baserunner Torii Hunter out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Emmel's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with two out and none on, Tigers batter Miguel Cabrera hit a 1-2 changeup from A's pitcher Kazmir on a line drive to left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, who threw to second baseman Sogard as Cabrera slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Campos' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 1-0. The A's ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Paul Emmel (50)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angel Campos (84)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 394th, 395th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 15th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 207/395 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics, 5/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Detroit keeps the inning alive with successful challenge on DP attempt (DET)
Video: Play overturned; Athletics even the score and cut down Cabrera going for two (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 393: Gerry Davis (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Gerry Davis' safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Reds-Dodgers game. With none out and one on, Reds batter Zack Cozart hit a 3-2 slider from Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the ground to third baseman Justin Turner, who threw to second baseman Dee Gordon to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez as Cozart arrived at first base, Reds baserunner R1 Brayan Pena out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Davis' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 3-2. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s fifth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 393rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 207/393 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/28/14
Video: Play stands; Dodgers spend, lose challenge on double play attempt in the seventh (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 392: Dan Iassogna (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Dan Iassogna's fair ball call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Angels-Mariners game. With none out and none on, Mariners batter Justin Smoak hit a 0-0 fastball from Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson on a line drive to right field near the foul line. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Iassogna's rulings was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 2-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 392nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 206/392 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Seattle Mariners, 5/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Angels challenge Seattle's fourth-inning double, resulting in a foul ball (LAA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 391: Eric Cooper (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Eric Cooper's foul ball call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Padres-Diamondbacks game. With none out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Gerardo Parra hit a 1-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Tim Stauffer on a line drive that landed near the left field foul line. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Cooper's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 12-6.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Eric Cooper's fifth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 390th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 206/391 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/28/14
Video: Play stands; D-Backs challenge a bullet down the left field line, which is upheld as foul (ARI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 390: Jim Wolf (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Jim Wolf's safe call in the top of the 5th inning of the Rockies-Phillies game. With two out and two on, Rockies batter Charlie Culberson hit a 0-1 changeup from Phillies pitcher Roberto Hernandez on the ground to second baseman Chase Utley, who stepped on second base as Rockies baserunner R1 Corey Dickerson slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Wolf's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 2-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Jim Wolf (28)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 390th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 205/390 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Phillies escape a fifth inning jam on close foot race at second base (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 389: Mark Wegner (07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Mark Wegner's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Cubs-Giants game. With two out and two on, Giants batter Hector Sanchez hit a 0-0 fastball from Cubs pitcher Justin Grimm on a line drive to center fielder Junior Lake, who threw to third as Giants baserunner Sanchez slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Wegner's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 5-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s seventh Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 11th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 389th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's MLB-leading 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 205/389 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants, 5/28/14
Video: Play stands; Giants conclude the afternoon scoring on upheld play at third base (CHC)

MLB Ejection 062: Kerwin Danley (1; Ned Yost)

HP Umpire Kerwin Danley ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the 6th inning of the Astros-Royals game. With two out and two on, Astros batter Alex Presley hit a 0-0 curveball from Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie on a line drive to right fielder Nori Aoki. Replays indicate that all pitches to prior batters during the inning that were ruled "ball" (0-0 fastball to Jason Castro, 0-1 changeup to Matt Dominguez, 0-0 curveball and 1-2 changeup to Robbie Grossman) were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Kerwin Danley now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 1).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has -1 points in UEFL's Crew Division (-2 Prev + 1 Correct = -1).

This is the 62nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 25th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Royals' 3rd ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL Central (KC 3; CWS, DET 2; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since May 17, 2014 (Chris Segal; QOC = N [Foul/HBP {Foul IC}]).
This is Kerwin Danley's first ejection since June 16, 2012 (Mike Matheny; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals, 5/27/14
Video: Yost uses his mound visit as a chance to argue the merits of Kerwin Danley's strike zone (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 388: Jordan Baker (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Jordan Baker's out call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Tigers-Athletics game. With none out and one on, A's baserunner R2 Coco Crisp attempted to steal third off Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who threw to third baseman Don Kelly as Crisp slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Baker's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 388th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 204/388 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics, 5/27/14
Video: Play confirmed; Crisp is nabbed trying to take 3rd on Melvin's unsuccessful challenge (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 387: John Tumpane (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire John Tumpane's safe call in the top of the 4th inning of the Red Sox-Braves game. With one out and one on, Red Sox baserunner R2 Grady Sizemore attempted to steal third base off Braves catcher Gerald Laird and third baseman Chris Johnson as Sizemore slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Tumpane's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 2-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 387th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 203/387 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/27/14
Video: Play stands; Red Sox get a stolen base in the fourth on challenged, upheld safe ruling (ATL)