Saturday, August 10, 2013

MLB Ejection 127: Adrian Johnson (2; Clint Hurdle)

2B Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a call in the top of the 7th inning of the Pirates-Rockies game. With none out and two on, Pirates batter Neil Walker hit a 0-1 fastball from
Replays confirm Johnson's call.
Rockies pitcher Josh Outman on the ground to Outman who threw to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki at second to first baseman Todd Helton to complete the double play at first. Replays indicate Tulowitzki's left foot remained on second base while he gained possession of the baseball, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 6-3. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s second ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
Adrian Johnson now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 + 2 + 2 = 8).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 2 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).

This is the 127th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 61st Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Pirates' 8th ejection of 2013, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 8; STL 5; CHC 4; MIL 3; CIN 0).
This is Clint Hurdle's MLB-leading 5th ejection of 2013 and first since July 25 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Correct).
This is Adrian Johnson's first ejection since May 28, 2013 (Terry Collins; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies, 8/10/13
Video: Johnson rules the force out at second as Tulo drags foot, Hurdle tossed disputing the call (PIT)