1B Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa for arguing a safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Brewers-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Brewers batter Josh Wilson hit a sacrifice bunt. Wilson reached on a throwing error by Cardinals pitcher Marc Rzepczynski, as Gibson ruled first basemen Albert Pujols failed to touch the base. Replays indicate that although Pujols missed touching first base in his first attempt, he was able to contact the base on his second attempt before Wilson reached the base, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 3-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-1.
This is Greg Gibson (53)'s second ejection of 2011.
Greg Gibson now has 2 points in the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (4 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 2).
Greg Gibson is owned as a Primary Umpire by TonyTheRed, who is now tied for 24th in the UEFL with 8 points.
Greg Gibson is owned as a Primary Umpire by HIGHSCHOOLUMP, who is now tied for 24th place in the UEFL with 8 points.
Greg Gibson is owned as a Primary Umpire by BrooklynUmp, who is now in 27th place in the UEFL with 7 points.
Greg Gibson is owned as a Secondary Umpire by rasseul, who is now tied for 37th place in the UEFL with 0 points.
*Quality of Correctness was challenged and confirmed ("Incorrect" ==> "Incorrect").
This is the 153rd ejection of 2011.
This is the 73rd Manager ejection of 2011.
This is Tony La Russa's second ejection of 2011.
Wrap: Brewers at Cardinals 8/10/11 Wrap
Video: Gibson Runs La Russa for Arguing