HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman for arguing an illegal action out call in the top of the 1st inning of the Nationals-Orioles game. With none out and none on, Nationals leadoff batter Roger Bernadina attempted to bunt a 0-1 fastball from Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman, and was called out for hitting the ball while outside of his batter's box under Rules 6.03 and 6.06(a). Replays indicate Bernadina contacted the ball with one foot completely outside of the left batter's box and touching the ground at home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 2-1.
This is Todd Tichenor (97)'s second ejection of 2011.
Todd Tichenor now has 8 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Todd Tichenor is owned as a Secondary Umpire by
Scumpire, who is tied for 5th place in the UEFL with 8 points.
This is the 44th ejection of 2011.
This is the 22nd Manager ejection of 2011.
This is Jim Riggleman's second ejection of 2011.
Wrap:
Nationals at Orioles 5/22/11 Wrap
Video:
Condensed Game WAS @ BAL (0:10 to 1:10 mark)
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