MLB Ejection 160: Gary Darling (4; Mike Aviles)

2B Umpire Gary Darling ejected Indians PR Mike Aviles for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Mets-Indians game. With one out and one on, Indians pinch runner R1 Mike Aviles attempted to steal

Aviles is thrown out by inches at second base.

second base on Mets pitcher LaTroy Hawkins and catcher Anthony Recker. Replays indicate second baseman Daniel Murphy fielded Recker's throw and tagged Aviles' rear right thigh prior to Aviles's right foot contacting second base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 2-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Gary Darling (37)'s fourth ejection of 2013.
Gary Darling now has 12 points in the UEFL (8+2+2=12).
Crew Chief Gary Darling now has 3 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 160th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 71st player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Aviles entered as a PR and was caught stealing.
This is the Indians' 7th ejection of 2013, 2nd in the AL Central (DET 8; CLE 7; CWS 6; KC, MIN 4).
This is Mike Aviles' 2nd ejection of 2013 and first since June 5 (Tony Randazzo; QOC = Irrecusable).
This is Gary Darling's first ejection since July 24, 2013 (Robin Ventura; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Cleveland Indians, 9/8/13
Video: Aviles called for the second out of the 9th is ejected by Darling vehemently protesting the ruling (CLE)