Ejections: Bob Davidson (4, 5)

HP Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Brewers Batting Coach Dale Sveum and Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke for arguing a hit by pitch call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rays-Brewers game. With none out and none on, Brewers batter Nyjer Morgan was hit by a 0-2 fastball on the arm. Davidson ruled that Morgan had the opportunity to avoid the pitch, but did not attempt to. Replays indicate Morgan turned his body away from the pitch with his arms behind his body, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 1-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

These are Bob Davidson (6)'s fourth and fifth ejections of 2011.
Bob Davidson now has 2 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (6 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 2).
*Quality of Correctness was challenged and confirmed ("Incorrect" => "Incorrect")

Bob Davidson is owned as a Primary Umpire by Bino, who is now in 22nd place in the UEFL with 5 points.
Bob Davidson is owned as a Primary Umpire by BGMTOM, who is now tied for 31st place in the UEFL with 1 point.
Bob Davidson is owned as a Secondary Umpire by BrooklynUmp, who is now tied for 26th place in the UEFL with 3 points.

These are the 81st and 82nd ejections of 2011.
This is the 44th manager ejection of 2011.
This is Ron Roenicke's first ejection of 2011.
This is Bob Davidson's third consecutive plate game with at least one ejection.

Wrap: TB @ MIL 6/20/11 Wrap
Video: Davidson Ejects Sveum, Roenicke

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