1B Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Nationals-Brewers game. With one out and one on, Braun hit a 1-1 slider from Cardinals pitcher Livan Hernandez to second baseman Danny Espinosa, who threw to first baseman Michael Morse. Replays indicate the ball arrived in Morse's glove just in advance of Braun's foot arriving at first base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 5-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-6.
This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s second ejection of 2011.
Adrian Johnson now has 8 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Adrian Johnson is owned as a Secondary Umpire by cyclone14, who is now in 6th place in the UEFL with 9 points.
This is the 49th ejection of 2011.
This is the 21st player ejection of 2011.
Prior to his ejection, Braun was 0-2 in the contest.
Wrap: Nationals at Brewers 5/24/11 Wrap
Video (1): Braun is ejected arguing a close call
Video (2): The bang bang play at first base (alternate angle)
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