MLB Ejection 130: Doug Eddings (2; Bob Melvin)

2B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Athletics Manager Bob Melvin for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Astros-A's game. With one out and one on, A's batter Nate Freiman hit a 0-0 fastball from

Eddings rules Sogard made the third out at 3B.

Astros pitcher Kevin Chapman in the air to center fielder Brandon Barnes, who caught and threw the fly ball to third baseman Matt Dominguez as baserunner R2 Eric Sogard attempted to tag up and advance via a head-first slide. Replays indicate Dominguez's glove grazed Sogard's person prior to Sogard's hand contacting third base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 11 innings.

This is Doug Edding (88)'s second ejection of 2013.
Doug Eddings now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 + 2 MLB + 2 Y = 8).
Dana DeMuth now has 8 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (7 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 8).

This is the 130th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 62nd Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Athletics' 6th ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL West (OAK 6; TEX 3; LAA 2; SEA 1; HOU 0).
This is Bob Melvin's 4th ejection of 2013 and first since May 14, 2013 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = Correct).
This is Doug Eddings' first ejection since July 7, 2013 (B.J. Upton; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics, 8/14/13
Video: Barnes throws out Sogard to the dismay of Oakland; Melvin tossed in efficient fashion (HOU)
Video: After inches-close double play to end the frame, Melvin argues and is tossed by, "Guess who!" (OAK)
Related Video: Earlier in the game, Melvin disputes a safe call from Eddings at second (pulled foot; OAK)