MLB Replay Reviews 040, 041: Paul Schrieber (01, 02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Paul Schrieber's safe call in the top and confirmed Schrieber's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the White Sox-Royals game. In the top frame, with one out and none on, White Sox batter Marcus Semien hit a 2-1 cutter from Royals pitcher James Shields on the ground to second baseman Omar Infante, who threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer as Semien arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of the challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Schrieber's ruling that Hosmer caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Semien's touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the bottom of the 6th, with one out and one on, Royals batter Eric Hosmer hit a 1-2 slider from White Sox pitcher Chris Sale on the ground back to Sale, who threw to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, baserunner R1 Danny Valencia out at second, to first baseman Jose Abreu as Hosmer arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Schrieber's ruling that Abreu did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Hosmer's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

These are Paul Schrieber (43)'s first and second Instant Replay Reviews of 2014.

Paul Schrieber is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Ted Barrett's crew is now 2/4 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 40th and 41st Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Royals Manager Ned Yost is now 1/2 (.500 Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

White Sox Manager Robin Ventura is now 0/1 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews.

Umpires are now 26/41 (.634 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 4/6/14

Video: Play overturned; Semien out at first base after successful challenge and review (KC)

Video: Play stands; Safe call on attempted double play's back-end is confirmed (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 039: Jerry Meals (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Jerry Meals' ruling of a base touch (safe) in the top of the 9th inning of the Twins-Indians game. With one out and two on, Twins batter Aaron Hicks hit 1-2 curveball from Indians pitcher John Axford in the air to right fielder David Murphy, who threw to catcher as Twins baserunner R3 Trevor Plouffe arrived at home plate. Following an appeal play at home for a missed base and upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Meals' ruling that Plouffe touched home plate and thus scored a run was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 10-7. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 10-7.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s first Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Jerry Meals is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Jerry Meals' crew is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 39th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Indians Manager Terry Francona is now 1/3 (.333 Affirm Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 25/39 (.641 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians, 4/6/14

Video: Play stands; Francona's challenge of an appeal play for a missed base falls short (CLE)

MLB Instant Replay Review 038: Tim Timmons (01)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Tim Timmons' out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Brewers-Red Sox game. With two on and none out, Red Sox batter Jackie Bradley hit a 2-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo on the ground to second baseman Rickie Weeks, who threw to first baseman Lyle Overbay as Bradley arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Timmons' ruling that Overbay caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Bradley's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 2-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s first Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Tim Timmons is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Tim Welke's crew is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 38th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Red Sox Manager John Farrell is now 0/1 (.000 Affirm Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 24/38 (.632 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Boston Red Sox, 4/6/14

Video: Play stands; Timmons has his out call confirmed by the Replay Official (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 037: Marvin Hudson (02)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Marvin Hudson's out call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Braves-Nationals game. With one on and two out, Nationals batter Ian Desmond hit a 2-2 knuckle curve from Braves pitcher Alex Wood on the ground to third baseman Chris Johnson, who threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Desmond arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Hudson's ruling that Freeman caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Desmond's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Nationals were leading, 1-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s second Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Marvin Hudson is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Jim Joyce's crew is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 37th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 0/2 (.000 Affirm Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 23/37 (.622 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 4/6/14

Video: Play stands; Bang-bang out call at first is confirmed after extensive video analysis (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 036: Lance Barrett (01)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Lance Barrett's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Yankees-Blue Jays game. With one out and one on, Yankees baserunner R1 Ichiro Suzuki attempted to steal second base off Blue Jays pitcher Todd Redmond, catcher Erik Kratz to shortstop Jonathan Diaz as Suzuki arrived at second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Barrett's ruling that Diaz did not tag Suzuki while Suzuki was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Yankees were leading, 6-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Lance Barrett (94)'s first Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Lance Barrett is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Dana DeMuth's crew is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 36th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons is now 0/3 (.000 Affirm Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 22/36 (.611 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 4/6/14

Video: Play stands; Gibbons loses challenge as replay confirms Barrett's safe call on stolen base (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 035: Mike DiMuro (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Mike DiMuro's safe call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Rangers-Rays game. With none out and none on, Rangers batter Robinson Chirinos hit a 0-0 fastball from Rays pitcher David Price on the ground to shortstop Yunel Escobar who threw to first baseman James Loney as Chirinos arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, DiMuro's ruling that Loney did not catch and tag first base prior to Chirinos' touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 2-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s first Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Mike DiMuro is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Jerry Layne's crew is now 3/6 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 35th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Rays Manager Joe Maddon is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirm Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 21/35 (.600 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 4/5/14

Video: Play overturned; Maddon executes 2nd successful challenge to gain an out (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 034: Joe West (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Joe West's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Giants-Dodgers game. With two out and three on, Dodgers batter Andre Ethier hit a 2-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Santiago Casilla on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Pence, who threw to catcher Buster Posey as Dodgers baserunner R2 A.J. Ellis arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, West's ruling that Posey successfully tagged Ellis while Ellis was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 7-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Joe West (22)'s first Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Joe West is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Joe West's crew is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 34th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly is now 0/1 (.000 Affirm Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 21/34 (.618 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/5/14

Video: Play stands; West wins debut Replay Review as video confirms out on play at the plate (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 033: James Hoye (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire James Hoye's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Reds-Mets game. With none out and one on, Mets batter Anthony Recker bunted a 1-1 fastball from Reds pitcher J. Hoover to first baseman Joey Votto, who threw to shortstop Ruben Tejada as Mets baserunner R1 Juan Lagares arrived at second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins, Hoye's ruling that Tejada caught the ball and tagged second base ahead of Lagares' touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 3-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is James Hoye (92)'s first Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

James Hoye is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief John Hirschbeck's crew is now 3/6 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 33rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mets Manager Terry Collins is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 20/33 (.606 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets, 4/5/14

Video: Play overturned; Won challenge sets Mets up for game-winning grand slam (NYM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 032: Dana DeMuth (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Dana DeMuth's Rule 7.13 home-plate collision violation no-call (safe) in the top of the 3rd inning of the Yankees-Blue Jays game. With two out and one on, Yankees batter Jacoby Ellsbury hit a 1-2 knuckleball from Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey on a line drive to center fielder Colby Rasmus, who threw to catcher Josh Thole as Yankees baserunner R2 Francisco Cervelli arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Yankees Manager Joe Girardi and initiation by Crew Chief DeMuth, DeMuth's ruling that Thole legally tagged Cervelli and did not violate the provisions of the anti-collision Rule 7.13, resulting in an out, was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 1-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s third Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Dana DeMuth is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Dana DeMuth's crew is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

This is the third Rule 7.13 Replay Review of 2014 (Umpires are 3/3; 1.000 Affirmation Rate).

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 32nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Yankees Manager Joe Girardi is now 1/4 (.250 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 20/32 (.625 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 4/5/14

Video: Play stands; Thole ruled to have possessed the ball prior to positing himself to tag at the plate (NYY)

MLB Replay Review 030: Hunter Wendelstedt (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's no catch (trap) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rangers-Rays game. With two out and one on, Rangers batter J.P. Arencibia hit a 1-0 fastball from Rays pitcher Josh Lueke in the air to right fielder Wil Myers, who slid for the ball with an outstretched glove as it fell towards the ground. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Wendelstedt's ruling that Myers did not catch the ball before it touched the ground was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 8-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 8-1.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s second Instant Replay Review/Challenge of 2014.

Hunter Wendelstedt is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Jerry Layne's crew is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

Listed Replay Official Crew Chiefs: Larry Vanover, Jeff Kellogg.

This is the 30th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Rays Manager Joe Maddon is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 18/30 (.600 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 4/4/14

Video: Play overturned; Maddon's challenge reverses Wendelstedt's trap call to end inning (TB)