HP Umpire Brian Knight ejected Tigers Manager Jim Leyland for arguing a check swing call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Tigers-Mariners game. With two out and one on, Mariners batter John Jaso attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 curveball from Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. An appeal was made to 3B Umpire Wally Bell, who ruled no swing.* Replays indicate that Jaso successfully checked his swing, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 5-3. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 6-4.
This is Brian Knight (91)'s first ejection of 2012.
Brian Knight now has 3 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 3).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 1 point in the Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*Wally Bell is considered the calling umpire and Brian Knight secondary under UEFL Rule 6-2-c-1.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 23rd ejection of 2012.
This is the 15th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is Jim Leyland's first ejection of 2012.
Wrap: Tigers at Mariners 5/8/12
Video: Leyland yells from the dugout over check swing call, Knight warns and ejects
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