2B Umpire Paul Emmel ejected Cubs Manager Mike Quade for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the White Sox-Cubs game. With none out and two on, Cubs batter Alfonso Soriano hit a 0-0 changeup from White Sox pitcher Philip Humber to third baseman Brent Morel, to second baseman Gordon Beckham, to first baseman Paul Konerko for a double play. Replays indicate Beckham failed to possess the ball while in contact with second base, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 1-0.
This is Paul Emmel (50)'s second ejection of 2011.
Paul Emmel now has 2 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (4 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 2)
Paul Emmel is owned as a Primary Umpire by ump_78, who is now tied for 29th place in the UEFL with 2 points.
Paul Emmel is owned as a Secondary Umpire by RichMSN, who is now in 18th place in the UEFL with 7 points.
This is the 101st ejection of 2011.
This is the 53rd Manager ejection of 2011.
This is Mike Quade's third ejection of 2011.
Wrap: White Sox at Cubs 7/2/11
Video (1): Double play turned in the 2nd inning
Video (2): Quade's Ejection