HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Red Sox DH David Ortiz, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Orioles pitcher Kevin Gregg and pitcher Jim Johnson for fighting in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Orioles-Red Sox game. With one out and one on, Ortiz hit a 3-0 fastball from Gregg to center fielder Adam Jones for a double play; a brawl ensued during play.* Replays indicate several pitches during this at bat had been inside, warnings had been issued; all players were ejected for fighting, none for intentionally throwing at batters, the call was correct.** At the time of the ejections, the Red Sox were leading, 10-3. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 10-3.
These are Mike Estabrook (83)'s third, fourth, fifth, and sixth ejections of 2011.
Mike Estabrook now has 30 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (10 Previous + 4*[3 AAA + 2 Correct Call] = 30)
Mike Estabrook was not drafted in 2011.
*The brawl resulted in a double play as Red Sox baserunner Josh Reddick was declared out for abandoning the bases as he ran to participate in the brawl while the ball was still live.
**This call is correct per UEFL Rule 6.b.ii.e.
These are the 111th, 112th, 113th, and 114th ejections of 2011.
These are the 51st, 52nd, 53rd, and 54th player ejections of 2011.
Prior to his ejection, Ortiz was 2-4 in the contest.
Prior to his ejection, Gregg's line was 1.0 IP, ER.
Saltalamacchia and Johnson did not participate in the contest.
Wrap: Orioles at Red Sox 7/8/11 Wrap
Video (1): Benches Clear, Fight Night at Fenway
Video (2): BAL @ BOS 7/8/11 Condensed Game (16:50 - 25:55)
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