Ejection 071: Kerwin Danley (1)

HP Umpire Kerwin Danley ejected Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny for arguing a safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Royals-Cardinals game. With none out and two on, Royals batter Eric Hosmer hit a 1-2 curveball from Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly back to the box, Kelly attempting to catch the strong line drive before throwing to first base and then to second for an attempted triple play. Originally ruled a catch (but never signaled or gestured as such), umpire Danley reversed his call upon argument from Royals manager Ned Yost and conference with umpires Porter, Nauert and DeMuth. Replays indicate the comebacker was fielded on a hop and subsequent runner placement appeared appropriate, the call was correct.*^ At the time of the ejection, the Royals and Cardinals were tied, 0-0.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s first ejection of 2012.
Kerwin Danley now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 3 point in the UEFL's Crew division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).
*QOC is correct per Rule 6-2-7, which specifies that post-consultation ejections are subject to final QOC.
^After review, the Original Ruling has been affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board in a 6-0 decision.
*Historical Appeals Board decisions may be consulted via the UEFL Portal.*

UEFL Standings Update

This is the 71st ejection of 2012.
This is the 36th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the second consecutive ejection during a Cardinals home game.
This is the Cardinals' 2nd ejection of 2012, tied for 2nd in the NL Central (HOU 3, PIT 2, CHC 2, MIL 1).
This is Mike Matheny's first ejection since April 24 (Bill Welke; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Danley's first ejection since August 11 (Ned Yost; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: Royals at Cardinals, 6/16/12
Video: Umpires Overturn Potential Triple Play (MLB Must C: Curious)
Video: Apparent Triple Play Argued, Changed; Mike Matheny Ejected for Arguing Reversed Call (UEFL)