Ejections: Jim Joyce (4)

HP Umpire Jim Joyce ejected Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 8th inning of the Cardinals-Padres game. With one out and one on, Cardinals batter Albert Pujols took a 3-2 slider from Padres pitcher Mike Adams for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located knee high and over the heart of home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Jim Joyce (66)'s fourth ejection of 2011.
Jim Joyce now has 8 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (12 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 16).
Jim Joyce is owned as a Secondary Umpire by yawetag, who is now in 1st place in the UEFL with 21 points.

This is the 48th ejection of 2011.
This is the 26th manager ejection of 2011.
This is Tony La Russa's first ejection of 2011.
This is the Cardinals' first ejection of 2011.

Wrap: Cardinals at Padres Wrap 5/23/11
Video: La Russa is ejected arguing balls and strikes

Pitch f/x courtesy Brooks Baseball