MLB Ejections 207-208 - Gabe Morales (Harper, Kapler)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Phillies RF Bryce Harper and Manager Gabe Kapler (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #RedSox-#Phillies game. With none out and one on (R1), Harper took a 1-2 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello for a called third strike; he was not ejected until arguing during subsequent batter Rhys Hoskins' plate appearance. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.98, pz 2.06), the call was incorrect by 0.79 horizontal inches.* At the time of the ejections, the Red Sox were leading, 5-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

These are Gabe Morales (47)'s second and third ejections of 2019.
Gabe Morales now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 0).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has -2 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 0 QOCN = -2).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

These are the 207th and 208th ejection reports of 2019.
This is the 101st player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Harper was 0-2 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 94th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Philadelphia's 8/9th ejection of 2019, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 10; PHI 9; ATL 7; MIA, NYM 5).
This is Bryce Harper's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 22 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Gabe Krapler's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since July 16 (Chris Conroy; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Gabe Morales' 2/3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 13 (Kyle Schwarber; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 9/15/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 205-206 - Carlos Torres (4-5; SD)

3B Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Padres 1B Eric Hosmer and Manager Andy Green (check swing strike two call) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Padres-#Rockies game. With one out and two on (R1, R3), Hosmer attempted to check his swing on a 0-1 changeup from Rockies pitcher Peter Lambert, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Paul Nauert and a swinging second strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Carlos Torres, before grounding out two pitches later. On-Field Ruling was adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 9-5. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 11-10.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s fourth and fifth ejections of 2019.
Carlos Torres now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (13 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 17).
Crew Chief Paul Nauert now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 0).

These are the 205th and 206th ejection reports of 2019.
This is the 100th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Hosmer was 1-2 (RBI) in the contest.
This is the 93rd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is San Diego's 7/8th ejection of 2019, 1st in the NL West (SD 8; COL 6; SF 5; ARI 4; LAD 3).
This is Eric Hosmer's 1st ejection since May 27, 2017 (Bill Welke; QOC = Y-c [Check Swing]).
This is Andy Green's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 15 (Bill Welke; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Carlos Torres' 4/5th ejection of 2019, 1st since July 19 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, 9/14/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 204 - Chris Guccione (2; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Royals Bench Coach Dale Sveum (ball two call; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Astros-#Royals game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Alex Bregman took a 1-0 sinker from Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery for a called second ball before taking a 3-1 sinker for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the 1-0 pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -0.09, pz 1.73 [sz_bot 1.55 / MOE 1.63] [sz_bot 1.54 / MOE 1.62]) while the 3-1 pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.82, pz 2.54), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s second ejection of 2019.
Chris Guccione now has -4 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -4).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 4 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).
*The 1-0 pitch was located 1.20 1.32 vertical inches from being deemed a correct call.
Overnight processing changed Bregman's sz_bot value from 1.55 to 1.54 (-0.12 inches).

This is the 204th ejection report of 2019.
This is Kansas City's 11th ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, DET, KC 11; MIN 4; CLE 1).
This is Dale Sveum's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 17 (Joe West; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Chris Guccione's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 22 (Gabe Kapler; QOC = N-c [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals, 9/14/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 203 - Bill Welke (4; Brian Snitker)

1B Umpire Bill Welke ejected Braves Manager Brian Snitker (check swing/bunt dead ball strike one call) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Braves-#Nationals game. With none out and two on (R1, R2), Braves batter Charlie Culberson squared to bunt a 0-0 fastball from Nationals pitcher Fernando Rodney as the pitch traveled inside and struck Culberson in the face, ruled a HBP by HP Umpire Timmons and a bunt attempt/dead ball strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Welke; the relevant rule is Definition of Terms [Bunt]: "A BUNT is a batted ball not swung at, but intentionally met with the bat and tapped slowly within the infield"; if the batter has intended to meet the ball with the bat, it is a missed bunt; if the batter has struck at the ball and missed, it is a swinging strike; otherwise it is officiated as to the result of the pitch (ball/strike/HBP/foul ball/etc).* On-Field Ruling was adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (0-8), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 10-1.

This is Bill Welke (3)'s fourth ejection of 2019.
Bill Welke now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 2).
Crew Chief Tim Timmons now has 5 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 0 QOCN = 5).
*Related Post: Ask UEFL - Foul Bunt or Ball Fouled Away? (8/29/18).
Related: Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton injured during swing & miss in Milwaukee (9/11/14).

This is the 203rd ejection report of 2019.
This is the 92nd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Atlanta's 7th ejection of 2019, T-2nd in the NL East (WAS 10; ATL, PHI 7; MIA, NYM 5).
This is Brian Snitker's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since August 20 (Mark Wegner; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Bill Welke's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since June 15 (Manny Machado; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 9/14/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 201-202 - Alfonso Marquez (5-6; CHC)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected Cubs pitcher Dillon Maples and Manager Joe Maddon (throwing at Pirates batter Erik Gonzalez after warnings; QOCU) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Pirates-#Cubs game. With one out and none on, Pirates batter Elias Diaz was hit by a pitch after which subsequent batter Gonzalez took a 3-1 curveball from Maples for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch struck Gonzlaez in the left shoulder; warnings had previously been issued when Cubs batter David Bote was hit by a pitch from Pirates pitcher Clay Holmes in the 6th inning, the call was irrecusable (there is a relevant history, see Heads Up).* At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 14-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 14-1.

These are Alfonso Marquez (72)'s fifth and sixth ejections of 2019.
Alfonso Marquez now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 QOCU] = 12).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 9 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 2*[1 Irrecusable] = 9).
Heads Up: MLB Ejection 111 - Joe West (6; Joe Maddon) (7/4/19).

These are the 201st and 202nd ejections of 2019.
This is the 99th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Maples' line was 0.1 IP, 2 HBP.
This is the 91st Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 8/9th ejection of 2019, 3rd in the NL Central (CIN 23; PIT 12; CHC 9; MIL 8; STL 3).
This is Dillon Maples' first career MLB ejection.
This is Joe Maddon's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since July 4 (Joe West; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Alfonso Marquez's 5/6th ejection of 2019, 1st since August 19 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = U [Pace of Play]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, 9/14/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 199-200 - Lance Barrett (3-4; KC)

HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Royals LF Alex Gordon and Manager Ned Yost (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Royals. With one out and none on, Gordon took a 1-0 fastball from Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole for a called first strike and 2-2 fastball for a called third strike. Replays indicate the 1-0 pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.84, pz 1.88) and the 2-2 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.64, pz 1.64 [sz_bot 1.61]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

These are Lance Barrett (94)'s third and fourth ejections of 2019.
Lance Barrett now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 12).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
The 1-0 pitch was located 0.89 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
The 2-2 pitch was located 2.83 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 199th and 200th ejection reports of the 2019 MLB season.
This is the 90th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is the 98th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Gordon was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Kansas City's 9/10th ejection of 2019, 3rd in the AL Central (CWS, DET 11; KC 10; MIN 4; CLE 1).
This is Alex Gordon's 1st ejection since August 7, 2011 (Rob Drake; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ned Yost's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since August 13 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Y-c [RLI]).
This is Lance Barrett's 3/4th ejection of 2019, 1st since Sept 3 (Brandon Hyde; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals, 9/13/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 198 - Tim Timmons (3; Tim Bogar)

1B Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Nationals 1B Coach Tim Bogar (check swing strike two call) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Braves-#Nationals game. With one out and one on (R2), Nationals batter Howie Kendrick attempted to check his swing on a 2-1 fastball from Braves pitcher Shane Greene, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Rob Drake and a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Timmons, before grounding out. On-Field Ruling was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 5-0. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s third ejection of 2019.
Tim Timmons now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 9).
Crew Chief Tim Timmons now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).

This is the 198th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is Washington's 10th ejection of 2019, 1st in the NL East (WAS 10; PHI 7; ATL 6; MIA, NYM 5).
This is Tim Bogar's first career MLB ejection.
This is Tim Timmons' 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since Sept 1 (Yasmani Grandal; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 9/13/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 197 - Mike Muchlinski (2; Chris Woodward)

HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski ejected Rangers Manager Chris Woodward (ball two call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Rays-#Rangers game. With one out and none on, Rays batter Ji-Man Choi took a 0-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Jonathan Hernandez for ball one and 1-2 changeup from Hernandez for ball two. Replays indicate the 0-2 pitch was located off the edge of the right-handed batter's box and below the midpoint (px -1.83, pz 2.97 [sz_top 3.30]) and the 1-2 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -1.32, pz 1.93 [sz_bot 1.59]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 5-4. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s second ejection of 2019.
Mike Muchlinski now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 14).
Crew Chief Tim Timmons now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
The 1-2 pitch was located 6.86 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 197th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 89th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Texas' 5th ejection of 2019, T-3rd in the AL West (OAK, SEA 6; HOU, TEX 5; LAA 4).
This is Chris Woodward's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since July 27 (Sean Barber; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Mike Muchlinski's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 30 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers, 9/12/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 196 - Ramon De Jesus (3; Wil Myers)

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Padres CF Wil Myers (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Cubs-#Padres game. With none out and one on (R2), Myers took a 1-0 fastball from Cubs pitcher Rowan Wick for a called first strike and 1-1 fastball from Wick for a called second strike. Replays indicate the 1-0 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.53, pz 2.10), while the 1-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and waist-high (px 0.82, pz 2.39), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 4-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s third ejection of 2019.
Ramon De Jesus now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 14).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 13 points in Crew Division (12 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 13).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
The 1-1 pitch was located 1.13 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 196th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 97th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Myers was 0-4 (3 SO) in the contest.
This is San Diego's 6th ejection of 2019, T-1st in the NL West (COL, SD 6; SF 5; ARI 4; LAD 3).
This is Wil Myers' first career MLB ejection.
This is Ramon De Jesus' 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since July 23 (James Rowson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, 9/12/19 | Video as follows:

Injury Scout - Gerry Davis Rocked Out of Game

Gerry Davis exited Thursday's matinee assignment in Colorado after a foul ball knocked his mask off.

During Thursday afternoon's Cardinals-Rockies game, Rockies batter Josh Fuentes fouled a 92-mph 1-2 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas into the lower jaw portion of Davis' traditional-style facemask. Davis immediately exited the game following a visit from the Rockies training staff.

1B Umpire Brennan Miller took over for Davis calling balls and strikes with 2B Umpire Brian Knight assuming Crew Chief duties and sliding to first base with 3B Umpire Pat Hoberg at third.

Relevant Injury History: There is no recent relevant head injury history.

Last Game: September 12 | Return to Play: Sept 13 | Time Absent: Rest of Game | Video as follows: