MLB Ejection 157 - Mark Ripperger (1; Ryan Braun)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Brewers LF Ryan Braun (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Nationals-Brewers game. With one out and none on, Braun took a 3-1 fastball from Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark for a called second strike, before striking out swinging on the ensuing pitch. Replays indicate the 3-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px .698, pz 1.846 [sz_bot 1.589]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 1-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Mark Ripperger now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 16 points in Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 16).

This is the 157th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 68th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Braun was 0-2 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Milwaukee's 6th ejection of 2017, 1st in the NL Central (MIL 6; CIN, PIT 5; STL 4; CHC 3).
This is Ryan Braun's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 29 (Quinn Wolcott; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Ripperger's first ejection since September 2, 2016 (Perry Hill; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 9/1/17 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Ripperger runs repining Ryan regarding replicated regional rumpus (MIL)