Ejection 043: Tim Tschida (1)

1B Umpire Tim Tschida ejected Astros third baseman Chris Johnson for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Cubs-Astros game. With two out none out, Johnson hit a 1-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Travis Wood to shortstop Starlin Castro, who threw to first baseman Jeff Baker as Johnson arrived at first base. Replays indicate Baker caught the throw before Johnson's foot made contact with first base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Tim Tschida (4)'s first ejection of 2012.

Tim Tschida now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).

Crew Chief Tim Tschida now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).

UEFL Standings Update

This is the 43rd ejection of 2012.

This is the 16th player ejection of 2012.

This is Chris Johnson's first ejection of 2012.
This is Tim Tschida's first ejection since June 16, 2011.

Prior to his ejection, Chris Johnson was 0-2 in the contest.

Wrap: Cubs at Astros 5/22/12

Video: Johnson ejected after a diving stop by Starlin Castro and strong throw; ruled out by a half-step
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