Ejection 014: Marvin Hudson (1)

2B Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Astros center fielder Jordan Schafer for arguing an out call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Astros-Reds game. With two out and two on, Schafer attempted to steal second base on a 0-0 slider from Reds pitcher Mat Latos to Astros batter Jose Altuve, Schafer caught stealing on the throw from Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan to second baseman Brandon Phillips. Replays indicate Phillips tagged Schafer on the left side of his helmet prior to Schafer's left hand contacting second base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 2-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s first ejection of 2012.
Marvin Hudson now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Tim McClelland now has 1 point in the Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).

UEFL Standings Update
1) 12 points: cyclone14
2) 7 points: TheGunsofHochuli, millerump18
4) 6 points: JRD, Longballs
6) 5 points: MSNUMP, BC_UMP
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This is the 14th ejection of 2012.
This is the 4th player ejection of 2012.
Prior to his ejection, Schafer was 1-2 in the contest.

Wrap: Astros at Reds 4/29/12 Wrap
Video: Jordan Schafer receives equipment violation, ejection after close call at second base