MLB Ejections 174-175: Hamari, Kulpa (3, 3; Beltre, Banister)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre for arguing a strike two call and 1B Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Rangers Manager Jeff Banister for arguing Beltre's ejection in the top of the 5th inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Rangers batter Ryan Strausborger took a 0-1 fastball from Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and knee high (px -.036, pz 1.535 [sz_bot 1.470]), the call was correct. After a conversation with Hamari and Kulpa at home plate, Banister was ejected for continuing to argue from the dugout after Kulpa instructed Beltre to leave the playing area, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 2-1.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s third ejection of 2015.
This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s third ejection of 2015.
Adam Hamari now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Ron Kulpa now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 9).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has -3 points in Crew Division (-5 Prev + 2 Correct & Irrecusable = -3).

These are the 174th and 175th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 77th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Beltre was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 84th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rangers' 4/5th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the AL West (SEA 6; HOU, TEX 5; OAK 4; LAA 3).
This is Adrian Beltre's first ejection since August 25, 2010 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jeff Banister's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 9 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Adam Hamari's first ejection since July 22, 2015 (Joe Maddon; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since August 21, 2015 (Brad Ausmus; QOC = U [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/23/15
Video: Beltre argues through Hamari's warning, resulting in his and Banister's removal from the game (TEX)

MLB Ejection 173: Paul Nauert (2; James Loney)

HP Umpire Paul Nauert ejected Rays 1B James Loney for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 6th inning of the Rays-Athletics game. With two out and none on, Loney took a 3-2 changeup from A's pitcher Sonny Gray. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .571, pz 1.484 [sz_bot 1.89 / MOE 1.81]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 2-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Paul Nauert (39)'s second ejection of 2015.
Chris Segal now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 AAA/Penalty - 4 Incorrect = 3).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 8 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 8).

This is the 173rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 76th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Loney was 1-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Rays' 4th ejection of 2015, T-4th in the AL East (TOR 10; BOS 8; NYY 5; BAL, TB 4).
This is James Loney's first ejection since June 25, 2010 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Paul Nauert's first ejection since April 18, 2015 (Collin Cowgill; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics, 8/22/15
Video: Loney drops bat, spikes helmet, utters a profanity at Nauert, prompting his removal (TB)

MLB Ejection 172: Chris Segal (3; Matt Carpenter)

HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 5th inning of the Cardinals-Padres game. With one out and two on, Carpenter took a 0-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Ian Kennedy for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px -1.154, pz 2.28), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 1-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Chris Segal (96)'s third ejection of 2015.
Chris Segal now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 AAA/Penalty - 4 Incorrect = 3).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 8 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 8).

This is the 172nd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 75th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the Cardinals' 6th ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC, MIL, STL 6).
This is Matt Carpenter's first ejection since April 14, 2014 (Bob Davidson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chris Segal's first ejection since August 1, 2015 (Mike Scioscia; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres, 8/22/15
Video: Carpenter confronts Segal after striking out looking on an outside fastball (STL)

MLB Ejection 171: Dan Iassogna (5; Terry Francona)

2B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Indians Manager Terry Francona for arguing an out call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Indians-Yankees game. With one out and two on, Indians batter Michael Brantley hit a 2-2 fastball from Yankees pitcher Luis Severino on the ground to first baseman Greg Bird, who threw to shortstop Didi Gregorius as Indians baserunner R1 Francisco Lindor slid into second base. Replays indicate Bird's throw caused Gregorius to break contact with second base prior to catching the ball (not a neighborhood play), the call was incorrect (This ruling has been challenged and is under review by the UEFL Appeals Board). At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 5-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s fifth ejection of 2015.
Dan Iassogna now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (15 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect = 13).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 3 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).

This is the 171st ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 83rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Indians' 6th ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 12; DET 7; CLE, CWS 6; MIN 3).
This is Terry Francona's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 29 (Tom Woodring; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since August 20, 2015 (Joe Girardi; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees, 8/22/15
Video: Tito questions a play at second, but is ejected after being told it is not reviewable (CLE)

MLB Ejection 170: Quinn Wolcott (3; Lloyd McClendon)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon for arguing ball calls in the top of the 8th inning of the White Sox-Mariners game. With one out and three on, Mariners pitcher Rob Rasmussen walked White Sox batters Carlos Sanchez and Tyler Flowers, consecutively. Replays indicate of 14 pitches ruled 'ball' by Wolcott during the Sanchez, Flowers and preceding Alexei Ramirez (walk), Adam LaRoche (double), and Melky Cabrera (single) at-bats, all 14 were officiated correctly (100% Accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 8-3. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 11-4.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s third ejection of 2015.
Quinn Wolcott now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 14).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 13 points in Crew Division (12 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 13).

This is the 170th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 82nd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Mariners' 6th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL West (SEA 6; HOU 5; OAK 4; LAA, TEX 3).
This is Lloyd McClendon's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 1 (Mike Muchlinski; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since August 16, 2015 (Salvador Perez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners, 8/21/15
Video: Frustrated McClendon gets tossed in the midst of a blowout loss to Chicago (SEA)

2015 No-Hitter 5, John Tumpane (1; Mike Fiers)

HP Umpire John Tumpane called Astros pitcher Mike Fiers' no-hitter against the Dodgers, the fifth of 2015. Tumpane was joined for Friday's Dodgers-Astros game by 1B Umpire Bill Welke, 2B Umpire James Hoye and 3B Umpire and Crew Chief John Hirschbeck. This is Tumpane's first career MLB no-hitter; crewmate John Hirschbeck previously called Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter on October 6, 2010.

Friday's is the first MLB no-hitter since August 12, 2015 (Jeff Nelson; Hisashi Iwakuma).

Tumpane received 69 callable pitches from Fiers, a total of 46 balls and 23 called strikes. The look:

Balls: 46 called balls outside of strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 46/46 = 100.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 21 called strikes inside strike zone / 2 called strikes outside strike zone = 21/23 = 91.3% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score = 67/69 = 97.1% Accuracy (+2 for Fiers).

Pitch f/x plot courtesy Brooks Baseball.

Note: This plot is a graphical approximation of the strike zone and is not the basis for analysis.

MLB Ejection 169: Ron Kulpa (2; Brad Ausmus)

3B Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 2B Umpire Adam Hamari's out call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. With two out and one on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez hit a 2-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Colby Lewis on a line drive to second baseman Rougned Odor for an air out, who threw to shortstop Elvis Andrus as Tigers baserunner R2 Miguel Cabrera attempted to tag up at second base, ruled a double play by Hamari. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Hamari's ruling stood, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 2-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s second ejection of 2015.
Ron Kulpa now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 7).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has -5 points in Crew Division (-6 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = -5).

This is the 169th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 81st Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Tigers' 7th ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 12; DET 7; CWS 6; CLE 5; MIN 3).
This is Brad Ausmus' 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 2 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since June 28, 2015 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/21/15
Video: Rangers turn a middle-infield double play after unsuccessful challenge by Detroit (TEX)
Video: Ausmus ejected arguing the review after Detroit gets HAM-are-ee's pronunciation correct (DET)

MLB Ejection 168: Doug Eddings (4; Fredi Gonzalez)

HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez for arguing a ball two call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Braves-Cubs game. With one out and two on, Cubs batter Chris Coghlan took a 1-0 fastball from Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px -1.227, pz 2.255) while the preceding pitch ruled ball one was located at the ankles (pz .837 [sz_bot 1.510]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 7-1.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s fourth ejection of 2015.
Doug Eddings now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 11).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 10 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 10).

This is the 168th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 80th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Braves' 4th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL East (WAS 7; ATL, NYM, PHI 4; MIA 2).
This is Fredi Gonzalez's first ejection since March 12, 2015 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Doug Eddings' first ejection since August 16, 2015 (Ian Kinsler; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, 8/20/15
Video: Eddings tosses Fredi while Joe Simpson pretends he's a psychologist and diagnoses Doug (ATL)

MLB Ejection 167: Dan Iassogna (4; Joe Girardi)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Yankees Manager Joe Girardi for arguing strike two and three calls in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Indians-Yankees game. With one out and one on, Yankees batter Brian McCann took a 0-1 fastball from Indians pitcher Cody Allen for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and midpoint high (px -.283, pz 3.505 [sz_top 3.490 / MOE 3.573]) while the strike three pitch was located below this height, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 3-1. The Indians ultimately on the contest, 3-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s fourth ejection of 2015.
Dan Iassogna now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 167th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 79th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Yankees' 5th ejection of 2015, 3rd in the AL East (TOR 10; BOS 8; NYY 5; BAL 4; TB 3).
This is Joe Girardi's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 24 (Alan Porter; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since August 16, 2015 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y-C [Balk]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees, 8/20/15
Video: After McCann says his peace, Girardi continues toward the umpire and is thrown out (NYY)

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)