MLB Ejection 030: Angel Hernandez (1; Bob Melvin)

2B Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected A's Manager Bob Melvin for arguing a reviewed and upheld: double call in the top of the 9th inning of the A's-Indians game. With two out and none on, A's batter Adam Rosales hit a

Melvin argues for a home run after replay review.

1-1 fastball from Indians pitcher Chris Perez to deep left-center field, the ball striking near the top of the outfield wall and deflecting back onto the playing field for a double. After a brief conference, crew chief Hernandez and fellow crewmates John Tumpane and Doug Eddings left the field to review the play via instant replay to determine whether the call of double would stand or be reversed to that of a home run while Paul Nauert remained on the field. Replays indicate the fly ball appeared to strike a railing above the yellow line atop the outfield wall, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 4-3. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s first ejection of 2013.
Angel Hernandez now has -2 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 0 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).

This is the 30th ejection of 2013.
This is the 13th Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the A's' 3rd ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL West (OAK 3; HOU, LAA, SEA, TEX 0) .
This is Bob Melvin's first ejection since April 13 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = Y).

This is Angel Hernandez's first ejection since July 3, 2011 (Ron Washington/Gary Pettis; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/8/13

Video: Rosales' fly ball call upheld as 2B despite apparent visual evidence for HR (OAK)
Video: Footage compiled of the different broadcasts, including Oakland & Cleveland feeds (OAK/CLE)
Video: Ejected skipper Melvin discusses the disputed replayed call that led to his early dismissal (OAK)