Ejections: Chad Fairchild (1, 2)

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Blue Jays Manager John Farrell for arguing a ball two call in the bottom of the 7th inning and Rays center fielder B.J. Upton for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Blue Jays-Rays game. In the 7th, with two out and two on, Rays batter John Jaso hit a 2-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Morrow to Blue Jays right fielder Rajai Davis for a single. Farrell was ejected during the subsequent pitching change, which, under UEFL Rule 6.e.iv.b., makes this ejection eligible for review of the entire Morrow-Jaso at bat. Replays indicate the 1-2 pitch was located belt high and over the inner half of home plate, the call was incorrect. In the 9th, with none out and none on, Upton took a 1-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Frank Francisco for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located belt high and several inches off the inside edge of home plate, the call was incorrect. At the time of both ejections, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

These are Chad Fairchild (75)'s first and second ejections of 2011.
Chad Fairchild now has -4 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (0 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = -4).
Chad Fairchild was not drafted in 2011.

These are the 25th and 26th ejection of 2011.
This is the 14th Manager ejection of 2011.
This is the 10th player ejection of 2011.

Wrap: Blue Jays at Rays 05/03/11 Wrap

Video (1): Fairchild ejects Farrell

Video (2): Fairchild ejects Upton

Video (3): Three ejections occur in game

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Pitch f/x courtesy Brooks Baseball

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