MLB Replay Reviews S-12|13: T Barrett, Hoberg (S-1|1)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Ted Barrett and 3B Umpire Pat Hoberg's safe calls on consecutive plays in the top of the 9th inning of the Royals-Brewers game. With none out and none on, Royals batter Justin Maxwell hit a 0-0 pitch from Brewers pitcher Donovan Hand to shortstop Hector Gomez, deflected by third baseman Jeff Bianchi, who threw to first baseman Sean Halton as Maxwell arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of an argument by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke and initiation by crew chief Ted Barrett, Barrett's ruling that Halton's tag did not beat Maxwell's touch of the bag was upheld, the call was correct.

Immediately thereafter, Royals batter Pedro Ciriaco hit a 0-0 pitch from Hand to third baseman Jeff Bianchi, who threw to Halton for an out. Meanwhile, baserunner R1 Maxwell attempted to advance to third base and became involved in a rundown between second and third base. As Brewers shortstop Hector Gomez attempted to field a throw and tag Maxwell, the baseball fell out of his glove and rolled directly towards third base where it was picked up Hand, covering third, who attempted to tag Maxwell as Maxwell placed his foot on third base. Upon instant replay review as the result of an argument by Roenicke and initiation by Barrett, Hoberg's ruling that Maxwell's foot stepped on third base prior to Halton applying a tag was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay reviews, the contest was tied, 5-5. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Ted Barrett (65) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Pat Hoberg (31) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 12th and 13th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke is now 0/3 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 13/13 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.
*Note: The arguing team is associated with the IR Appeal even if it is not a team-initiated challenge.*

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/8/14
Video: Call upheld; Maxwell safe at first on deflection play around the horn (MIL)
Video: Call upheld; Odd play begins with routine grounder, ends with wild pickle, runner safe at 3rd (MIL)

MLB Ejection S-1: Adam Hamari (S1; Bob Melvin)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected A's Manager Bob Melvin for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 7th inning of the A's-Rockies game. With none out and none on, A's batter Shane Peterson took a 0-2 pitch from Rockies pitcher Jon Gray for a called third strike. The game was not televised and no replays are available, the call is irrecusable. At the time of ejection, the contest was tied, 4-4. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s first ejection of 2013.
Adam Hamari now has 0 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 0 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 0).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 0 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Irrecusable = 0).

This is the 1st ejection of 2014 MLB Spring Training.
This is the 1st Manager ejection of 2014 MLB Spring Training.
This the Athletics' 1st ejection of 2014 ST, 1st in the AL West (OAK 1; HOU, LAA, TEX, SEA 0).
This is Bob Melvin's 1st ejection of 2014 ST and first since August 15, 2013 (Doug Eddings; QOC = Y).
This is Adam Hamari's first career MLB-level ejection.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Colorado Rockies (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/8/14
Video: Melvin ejected for complaining about a strike three called against Peterson (None)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-11: Allen Bailey (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed HP Umpire Allen Bailey's HBP no-call call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Royals-Brewers game. With two out and one on, Brewers batter Martin Maldonado took a 0-2 pitch from Royals pitcher John Lamb for a called ball. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Bailey's ruling that Maldonado was not hit by the pitch was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Brewers were leading, 4-0.

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

This is the 11th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 11/11 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/8/14
Video: Call upheld; HBP non-call stands after instant replay review (MIL)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-10: Jeff Nelson (S-1)

Instant replay confirmed 1B Umpire Jeff Nelson's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Yankees-Astros game. With none out and one on, Astros batter Jonathan Villar bunted a 0-0 pitch from Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova to first baseman Mark Teixeira who threw to second baseman Eduardo Nunez as Villar arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Nelson's ruling that Nunez tagged first base with his foot before Villar touched the base was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the contest was tied, 2-2.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Jeff Nelson (45) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 10th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 10/10 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/8/14
Video: Call upheld; Yankees retire Villar at first base on bunt play (NYM)

MLB Instant replay Review S-09: Jon Byrne (S-1)

Instant replay confirmed 2B Umpire Jon Byrne's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Cardinals-Mets game. With none out and one on, Cardinals baserunner R1 Mike O'Neill attempted to steal second base on a 1-2 pitch from Mets pitcher Vic Black to catcher Anthony Recker who threw to second baseman Wilmer Flores as O'Neill slid towards second base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Byrne's ruling that Flores tagged O'Neill's left arm while O'Neill was not in contact with a base was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Cardinals were leading, 5-3. The contest ultimately ended in a tie, 5-5.

This is Jon Byrne (59)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Jon Byrne (59) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 9th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 9/9 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/7/14
Video: Call upheld; Cardinals caught stealing in the eighth inning (NYM)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-08: Dan Iassogna (S-1)

Instant replay confirmed 1B Umpire Dan Iassogna's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Rays-Blue Jays game. With one out and one on, Blue Jays batter Munenori Kawasaki hit a 1-0 pitch from Rays pitcher Matt Andriese to first baseman Cameron Seitzer who threw to Andreise running towards first as Kawasaki approached the base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Iassogna's ruling that Andriese's foot and tag beat Kawasaki to first base was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Rays were leading, 6-3. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Dan Iassogna (28) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 8th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 8/8 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/7/14
Video: Call upheld; Rays combine for second out in the ninth inning (TOR)

Denied: Phillies Unable to Challenge Due to Power Outage

A power outage prevented a Phillies instant replay challenge Thursday as the Yankees retired Phillies batter-runner John Mayberry, Jr. attempting to stretch a double into a triple in the bottom of the 7th inning. With two out and none on, Mayberry hit a line drive off Yankees pitcher Danny Burawa to right fielder Adonis Garcia, who

Do not adjust your set: Power outage strikes Phils.

threw to shortstop Yangervis Solarte to third baseman Scott Sizemore, Mayberry ruled out at third by 3B Umpire Tom Hallion. When Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg visited the umpires to challenge the play, Hallion crew encountered technical difficulties—replay official Phil Cuzzi attempted to view the challenged call in the TV production truck, but only saw a blank screen. Because of the power failure, no video of the Mayberry play was available to the umpires (nor to the broadcasters—the video link below contains the aftermath of the play, in question but not the play itself). In the absence of instant replay, Hallion & company relied on 2013 umpiring mechanics—Hallion, HP Umpire Mark Wegner, 1B Umpire Vic Carapazza and 2B Umpire Toby Basner conferenced and decided not to reverse Hallion's original ruling of out. Because no replays are available, the call is inconclusive. At the time of the technical glitch, the Phillies were leading, 3-2. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

The chaos even infiltrated MLB Gameday's game summary, which described the play thusly:

Play reviewed and stands as called: John Mayberry doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Adonis Garcia. John Mayberry out at 3rd, right fielder Adonis Garcia to shortstop Yangervis Solarte to third baseman Scott Sizemore.

Technically, the original ruling did stand—Mayberry was put out. On the other hand, the extent of "review" that took place doesn't quite fit the qualification bill for a wholesome instant replay challenge.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/6/14
Video: Aftermath of the power failure at Bright House Field in Florida—no video of the play (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-07: Jim Wolf (S-1)

Instant replay confirmed 2B Umpire Jim Wolf's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rockies-Brewers game. With two out and one on, Brewers baserunner R1 Logan Schafer attempted to steal second base on a 1-1 pitch from Rockies pitcher Adam Ottavino to Brewers batter Taylor Green. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manger Walt Weiss, Wolf's ruling that Rockies shortstop Rosell Herrera failed to tag Schafer prior to Schafer sliding into second base was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Jim Wolf (28)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Jim Wolf (28) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
This is Crew Chief Doug Eddings (88)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.

This is the 7th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Rockies Manager Walt Weiss is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 7/7 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/6/14
Video: Call upheld; Brewers steal second in the sixth (MIL)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-06: Tripp Gibson (S-2)

Instant replay confirmed 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's out call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Dodgers-Angels game. With one out and none on, Angels batter Mike Trout hit a fly ball off Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren to center fielder Yasiel Puig, who threw to shortstop Hanley Ramirez to catcher A.J. Ellis for an originally ruled out (triple and caught attempting an inside-the-park home run). Upon instant replay review as the result of an argument by Angels Manger Mike Scioscia and initiation by crew chief Gerry Davis, Gibson's ruling that Ellis tagged Trout prior to Trout's arrival and that Ellis did not violate Rule 7.13 by blocking home plate without possession of the ball was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The contest ultimately ended in a tie, 4-4, in 10 innings.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Tripp Gibson (73) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis (12)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.

This is the 6th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Angels Manager Mike Scioscia is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 6/6 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. LA Angels of Anaheim (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/6/14
Video: Call upheld; Dodgers' relay play retires Trout at the plate (LAD)
Video: Puig's miscue turns to an out at home after strong throw to Ramirez onto catcher Ellis (Must C)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-05: Mark Ripperger (S-1)

Instant replay confirmed 2B Umpire Mark Ripperger's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Cardinals game. With one out and two on, Cardinals batter Stephen Piscotty hit a 3-2 pitch from Red Sox pitcher Noe Ramirez back to Ramirez, who threw to second baseman Heiker Meneses to first baseman Travis Shaw for an originally ruled double play. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manger Mike Matheny, Ripperger's ruling that Meneses caught the ball and stepped on second base prior to Cardinals baserunner R1 Joey Butler's arrival was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Cardinals were leading, 8-4. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 8-6.

This is the 5th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals (41)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Umpires are now 5/5 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/5/14
Video: Call upheld; Butler ruled out after replay review (STL)