Monday, June 6, 2011

Ejections: Mark Carlson (1)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Dodgers batter Casey Blake for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 6th inning of the Dodgers-Phillies game. With two out and none on, Blake took a 0-2 curveball from Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located thigh high and over the inner half of home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 2-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Mark Carlson (48)'s first ejection of 2011.
Mark Carlson now has 4 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4)
Mark Carlson is owned as a Secondary Umpire by clement30, who is now tied for 19th place in the UEFL with 4 points.

This is the 67th ejection of 2011.
This is the 29th player ejection of 2011.
Prior to his ejection, Blake was 0-3 in the contest.

Wrap: LAD @ PHI 6/6/11 Wrap
Video (1): Casey Blake is ejected for arguing balls and strikes

Pitch f/x courtesy Brooks Baseball