HP Umpire Mark Wegner was injured during today's Giants-Brewers game. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Wegner moved down the third baseline to follow a bunted ball that went foul from Brewers batter Carlos Gomez on an 0-1 pitch from Giants pitcher Sergio Romo with two outs and none on. Wegner made a short step to avoid the bat of Gomez lying on the ground and immediately bent down (never falling to the ground). Wegner was favoring his lower right leg. Wegner was tended to and assisted off the field by Brewers trainers. 2B Umpire Mike Everitt changed into plate umpiring equipment and came out to take over plate duties after a 13 minute delay. 1B Umpire Mike Winters and 3B Umpire Mike Muchlinski manned the bases together for the remainder of the game. The crew's 3-man mechanics, with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth, can be seen here on the final play of the game.
Mark Wegner (47) currently has one ejection and 4 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League.
Mark Wegner is owned as a Primary Umpire by cyclone14, who is 2nd place in the UEFL with 13 points.
Mark Wegner is owned as a Primary Umpire by SPballsandstrikes, who is in 8th place in the UEFL with 10 points.
Mark Wegner is owned as a Primary Umpire by KTurner14, who is tied for 17th place in the UEFL with 4 points.
Mark Wegner is owned as a Secondary Umpire by zcr57, who is tied for 4th place in the UEFL with 11 points.
Video: Wegner Injured
UPDATE: According to a Brewers representative, Wegner suffered a torn right calf muscle. He will be flying to Florida for further evaluation by doctors to determine if surgery is necessary. Adrian Johnson (80) is scheduled to replace Wegner for the series finale.
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