MLB Instant Replay Review 417: Angel Hernandez (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Angel Hernandez's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Royals-Blue Jays game. With two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Brett Lawrie hit a 0-1 slider from Royals pitcher Aaron Crow on the ground to third baseman Mike Moustakas, who threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer as Lawrie arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Hernandez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 417th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 13th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 222/417 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 6/1/14

Video: Play overturned; Royals successfully challenge infield single for the third out of the 8th (KC)

MLB Ejection 069: Quinn Wolcott (1; Rob Leary)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Marlins Bench Coach Rob Leary for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Braves-Marlins game. With two out and none on, Marlins batter Giancarlo Stanton took a 2-1 fastball from Braves pitcher David Carpenter for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh high (px -.230, pz 1.835 / sz_bot 1.710) and that both called strikes during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 6-3. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Quinn Wolcott has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Prev + 1 Y = 1).

This is the 69th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Marlins' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the NL East (NYM 3; ATL, MIA 2; PHI 1; WAS 0).
This is Rob Leary's first career MLB ejection.
This is Quinn Wolcott's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins, 5/31/14
Video: Leary voices his displeasure with Wolcott's strike zone during an at-bat of 100% QOC (MIA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 416: Brian Knight (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Brian Knight's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Angels-Athletics game. With none out and two on, Angels batter Collin Cowgill hit a 1-0 fastball from Athletics pitcher Tommy Milone on the ground to left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, who threw to catcher Derek Norris as Angels baserunner R2 Chris Iannetta slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and initiation by Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth, Knight's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 11-3.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 416th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 222/416 (.534 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Oakland Athletics, 5/31/14
Video: Play confirmed; Angels have the go-ahead run thrown out on swipe tag play at the plate (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 415: Chris Guccione (05)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Chris Guccione's catch (out on transfer) call in the top of the 1st inning of the Pirates-Dodgers game. With none out and one on, Pirates batter Neil Walker hit a 0-2 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu on the ground to third baseman Justin Turner, who threw to second baseman Dee Gordon as Pirates baserunner R1 Josh Harrison arrived at second base and the ball fell to the ground. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Guccione's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 12-2.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Eric Cooper's seventh supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 415th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 221/415 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/31/14
Video: Play confirmed; Revamped catch/transfer rule interpretation comes into play at 2nd (FOX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 414: Kerwin Danley (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Kerwin Danley's foul ball call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Reds-Diamondbacks game. With one out and one on, Diamondbacks batter A.J. Pollock took a 0-1 fastball from Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto inside for a dead ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Danley's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 5-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 414th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 220/414 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/31/14
Video: Play overturned; D-Backs challenge call on hit-by-pitch that broke Pollock's hand (ARI)

MLB Replay Reviews 412-413: Doug Eddings (10-11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Doug Eddings' safe call in the bottom of the 5th and confirmed Eddings' out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Mets-Phillies game. In the 5th, with two out and one on, Phillies baserunner R1 Domonic Brown attempted to steal second base off Mets catcher Anthony Recker, who threw to shortstop Ruben Tejada as Brown slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins, Eddings' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mets were leading, 3-0.

In the 9th, with two out and one on, Mets baserunner R1 Curtis Granderson attempted to steal second base off Phillies catcher Will Nieves, who threw to shortstop Jimmy Rollins as Granderson slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Collins, Eddings' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mets were leading, 4-3. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 14 innings.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s 10th, 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 20th, 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 412th, 413th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mets Manager Terry Collins' 11th, 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 220/413 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5/31/14
Video: Play overturned; Mets pick up a caught stealing to end the Phil's fifth frame (NYM)
Video: Play confirmed; Phillies return the CS favor in the 9th to cut down a key insurance run (NYM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 411: Paul Emmel (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Paul Emmel's safe call in the top of the 4th inning of the Cubs-Brewers game. With none out and one on, Cubs batter Junior Lake hit a 0-0 fastball from Brewers pitcher Wily Peralta on the ground to third baseman Mark Reynolds, who threw to second baseman Scooter Gennett as Cubs baserunner Emilio Bonifacio slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Emmel's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Paul Emmel (50)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 411th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 219/411 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5/31/14
Video: Play stands; Bonifacio is ruled safe at second on attempted force out at second base (MIL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 410: Dan Iassogna (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Dan Iassogna's out call in the top of the 4th inning of the Padres-White Sox game. With one out and two on, Padres baserunner R1 Everth Cabrera attempted to steal second base off White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers, who threw to shortstop Alexei Ramirez as Cabrera slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Iassogna's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 3-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 410th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Padres Manager Bud Black's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 218/410 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Chicago White Sox, 5/31/14
Video: Play stands; White Sox catch Cabrera stealing for the second out in the fourth inning (SD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 409: Larry Vanover (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Larry Vanover's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Royals-Blue Jays game. With one out and none on, Royals batter Eric Hosmer hit a 1-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman on the ground to Stroman, who threw to first baseman Adam Lind as Hosmer arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Vanover's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Jays were leading, 11-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 12-2.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 409th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 217/409 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 5/31/14
Video: Play stands; Knock-down, athletic play by Stroman comes up a hair short on close play (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 408: Brian Gorman (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Brian Gorman's out call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Twins-Yankees game. With none out and one on, Twins batter Eduardo Escobar hit a 0-2 splitter from Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on the ground to first baseman Mark Teixeira, who threw to Tanaka as Escobar arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Gorman's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 1-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Brian Gorman (9)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 408th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 216/408 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees, 5/31/14
Video: Play overturned; Gorman's first challenged call of the year is reversed on bad tag (NYY)