MLB Instant Replay Review 373: Bill Miller (03)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Bill Miller's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Cardinals-Reds game. With two outs and one on, Cardinals baserunner R1 Kolten Wong attempted to steal second base off Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips as Wong slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Miller's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 373rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 191/373 (.512 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds, 5/25/14
Video: Play stands; Kolten Wong steals 2nd base on "safe" call affirmed by Replay Review (ESPN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 372: Tim Welke (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tim Welke's catch (out) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Nationals-Pirates game. With one out and two on, Nationals batter Ian Desmond hit a 1-1 fastball from Pirates pitcher Vin Mazzaro on a fly ball to right fielder Josh Harrison, who attempted to catch the ball as it descended towards the ground. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Nationals were leading, 5-1. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Tim Welke (3)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 372nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 190/372 (.511 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Naitonals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/25/14
Video: Play overturned; Harrison's diving attempt is reviewed and eventually ruled a drop (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 371: Lance Barrett (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Lance Barrett's foul ball call in the top of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Rangers batter Mitch Moreland hit a 1-0 changeup from Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander on a fly ball to left field near the foul line. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Barrett's ruling was reversed (R2 Elvis Andrus was awarded home plate; BR Moreland second base), the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 8-2. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 12-4.

This is Lance Barrett (94)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's fifth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 371st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 190/371 (.512 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/25/14
Video: Play overturned; After ball hit past the umpire's position is ruled fair, runners are placed (TEX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 370: Jim Reynolds (12)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Jim Reynolds' safe call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Diamondbacks-Mets game. With one out and one on, Mets batter Daisuke Matsuzaka bunted a 3-1 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Zeke Spruill to catcher Tuffy Gosewisch, who threw to shortstop Chris Owings as Mets baserunner R1 Anthony Recker slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Reynolds' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 2-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 370th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's sixth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 190/370 (.513 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets (Game 2), 5/25/14
Video: Play stands; Sacrifice bunt force out attempt pulls SS off base for an extra baserunner (ARI)

MLB Ejections x3 & Replay: Larry Vanover, Stu Scheurwater

3B Umpire Larry Vanover ejected Rays SS Yunel Escobar, Red Sox LF Jonny Gomes and Rays DH Sean Rodriguez for fighting in the bottom of the 7th inning and Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Stu Scheurwater's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Red Sox-Rays game. In the 5th, with two out and two on, Rays batter James Loney hit a 2-2 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman on the ground to shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who raced to second base as Rays baserunner R1 Will Myers arrived at the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Scheurwater's rulings was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 3-1.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Rays baserunner R2 Yunel Escobar advanced to third base (defensive indifference) on a 0-0 strike thrown by Red Sox pitcher Edward Mujica. Replays indicate that following a verbal confrontation between the Red Sox bench and Escobar, there was a bench clearing incident involving fighting, the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Rays were leading, 8-3. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Larry Vanover (27)'s first, second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Larry Vanover now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 6).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has -7 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (-10 Prev + 3 U = -7).
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 58th, 59th, 60th ejection of 2014.
This is the 24-26th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Escobar was 1-3, Gomes 1-1, Rodriguez 1-1.
This is the 369th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Rays' 4th, 5th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TB 5; BOS 3; TOR 2; BAL 1).
This is the Red Sox's 3rd ejection of 2014, 3rd in the AL East (NYY, TB 5; BOS 3; TOR 2; BAL 1).
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Yunel Escobar's first ejection since Aug 18, 2012 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jonny Gomes' first ejection since July 14, 2013 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Late Time Req]).
This is Sean Rodriguez's first career MLB ejection.
This is Larry Vanover's first ejection since Aug 4, 2013 (Buck Showalter; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
Umpires are now 189/369 (.512 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/25/14
Video: Play overturned; Red Sox escape a fifth inning jam thanks to force out at second base (BOS)
Video: Defensive indifference on advance to third leads to bench-clearing brawl and ejections (TB)

MLB Replay Review & Ejection: Schrieber, Carlson (08, 1)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing an Instant Replay Review that upheld 2B Umpire Paul Schrieber's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Athletics-Blue Jays game. With one out and two on, Blue Jays batter Edwin Encarnacion hit a 2-2 curveball from Athletics pitcher Jim Johnson on a fly ball to center fielder Craig Gentry, who threw to Johnson as Blue Jays baserunner R1 Jose Bautista slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager Gibbons, Schrieber's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. Replays indicate Gibbons was ejected arguing the Replay Review, the call was correct. At the time of the review and ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 2-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Paul Schrieber (43)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mark Carlson (6)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mark Carlson now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Prev + 1 Correct = 1).
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 57th ejection of 2014 and 24th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 368th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Blue Jays' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the AL East (NYY 5; TB 3; BOS, TOR 2; BAL 1).
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 19th Replay Review of 2014.
This is John Gibbons' first ejection since August 22, 2013 (Scott Barry; QOC = N [Catch/Trap]).
This is Mark Carlson's first ejection since Sept 20, 2013 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = U [NEC/Warnings]).
Umpires are now 189/368 (.512 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 5/25/14
Video: Play stands; Schrieber's out call at second base is upheld as a force out; Gibb tossed (TOR)

2014 No-Hitter 1: Brian Knight (2; Josh Beckett) & Replay

Josh Beckett's no-hitter with plate umpire Brian Knight presiding Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia marked the first no-hitter of the 2014 MLB season. Knight was joined by Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth (1B), Manny Gonzalez (2B) and Seth Buckminster (3B). This is Beckett's first career no-hitter, a career-high 12-pitch performance.

Saturday's was Knight's second plate no-hitter (Jon Lester, 5/19/2008) and the first MLB no-hitter since July 14, 2013 (Mark Wegner; Tim Lincecum). Knight is the only member of this crew to have called a no-hitter.

Knight received 77 callable pitches from Lincecum, a total of 48 balls and 29 called strikes; the look:

Balls: 46 called balls outside of strike zone / 2 called balls within strike zone = 46/48 = 95.8% Accuracy.
Strikes: 26 called strikes inside strike zone / 3 called strikes outside strike zone = 26/29 = <90.0% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score = 72/77 = 93.5% Accuracy (+1 in favor of LA Dodgers/Beckett).

Pitch f/x plot courtesy Brooks Baseball. NOTICE: This is a non-normalized plot and is not the basis for analysis!

MLB Instant Replay Review 367: Fieldin Culbreth (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Dodgers-Phillies game. With one out and one on, Dodgers batter Andre Ethier hit a 0-1 sinker from Phillies pitcher A.J. Burnett on the ground to third baseman Cesar Hernandez, who threw to second baseman Chase Utley to first baseman Ryan Howard as Ethier arrived at first base, Dodgers baserunner R1 Adrian Gonzalez out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Culbreth' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 367th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 188/367 (.512 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/25/14 (Beckett: 9 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 SO)
Video: Play stands; Ethier is safe at first base following a three-minute review on DP attempt (PHI)

MLB Replay Reviews 365-366: Fletcher, Wegner (03, 06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Andy Fletcher's out (catch) call in the bottom of the 5th and confirmed 2B Umpire Mark Wegner's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Royals-Angels game. In the 5th, with none out and none on, Angels batter Albert Pujols hit a 1-2 fastball from Royals pitcher James Shields on a fly ball to left fielder Alex Gordon, who jumped in an attempt to catch the fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Fletcher's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3.

In the 6th, with one out and none on, Angels batter Hank Conger hit a 3-2 cutter from Royals pitcher Shields on a line drive to right fielder Nori Aoki, who threw to second base as Conger slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Wegner's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 4-3. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 7-4, in 13 innings.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mark Wegner (14)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's sixth, seventh supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 365th, 366th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 187/366 (.511 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Angels challenge bobbling catch at the wall that reverts to a double (FOX)
Video: Play confirmed; Conger slides into second base safely on a call affirmed by Replay (FOX)

MLB Replay Reviews 363-364: Hernandez, Johnson

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Angel Hernandez's out call in the top of the 1st and 2B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out call in the bottom of the 10th inning of the Red Sox-Rays game. In the 1st, with two out and none on, Red Sox batter David Ross hit a 2-1 changeup from Rays pitcher David Price on the ground to shortstop Yunel Escobar, who threw to first baseman James Loney as Ross arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Hernandez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Red Sox were leading, 5-0.

In the 10th, with two out and one on, Rays baserunner R1 Desmond Jennings attempted to steal second base off Red Sox catcher Ross. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Johnson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 5-5. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 15 innings.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 22nd, 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 363rd, 364th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 186/364 (.513 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Ross beats out the deep grounder on close play at first base (BOS)
Video: Play overturned; Johnson's out call is reversed on challenge by Tampa Bay (TB)

MLB Replay Reviews 360-362: Hickox, Kulpa, Gosney

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Ed Hickox's safe call in the top of the 1st, 2B Umpire Ron Kulpa's safe call in the top of the 5th and 1B Umpire Jeff Gosney's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. In the 1st, with one out and one on, Rangers batter Mitch Moreland struck out swinging on a 3-2 changeup from Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello as Rangers baserunner R2 Shin-Soo Choo attempted to steal third base off Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who threw to third baseman Nick Castellanos as Choo slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Hickox's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 5th, with none out and one on, Rangers baserunner R1 Elvis Andrus attempted to steal second base off Tigers catcher Avila, who threw to shortstop Andrew Romine as Andrus slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Ausmus, Kulpa's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 4-1.

In the 6th, with one out and three on, Tigers batter Castellanos hit a 1-0 fastball from Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez on a line drive to second baseman Rougned Odor, who threw to first baseman Moreland as Tigers baserunner R1 Avila attempted to return to first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Gosney's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 8-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 12-2.

This is Ed Hickox (15)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jeff Gosney (40)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's second, third, fourth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 360th, 361st, 362nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 13th, 14th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 186/362 (.516 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Stolen base at third base is reversed on stepped-on glove (FOX)
Video: Play overturned; Ausmus successfully challenges second SB attempt of the game (FOX)
Video: Play overturned; Wash completes the around-the-horn sequence of challenges at first (FOX)