Ejection 070: Jeff Nelson (2)

1B Umpire Jeff Nelson ejected White Sox center fielder Alex Rios for arguing a strike (swinging) call in the top of the 9th inning of the White Sox-Cardinals game. With none out and none on, Rios attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 cutter from Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte. Replays indicate Rios attempted to strike the pitch, the call was correct. The call is now incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 5-3. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s second ejection of 2012.

Jeff Nelson now has 0 points in the UEFL (2 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 0).

Crew Chief Tim Tschida now has 3 point in the UEFL's Crew division (3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).
*After review, the Original Ruling has been reversed by the UEFL Appeals Board in a 3-2 decision.
*Historical Appeals Board decisions may be consulted via the UEFL Portal.*

UEFL Standings Update

This is the 70th ejection of 2012.

This is the 27th player ejection of 2012.
This is the 4th ejection of June 14, 2012.

This is the White Sox' 4th ejection of 2012, tied for 3rd in the AL Central (DET 7, KC 3).

This is Alex Rios' first ejection since May 1, 2011 (Cory Blaser; QOC = Incorrect).

This is Nelson's first ejection since May 31 (Tom Brookens; QOC = Irrecusable).

Jeff Nelson was the 2011 UEFL Umpire of the Year.

Wrap: White Sox at Cardinals, 6/14/12

Video: Jeff Nelson ejects Rios for arguing checked swing call after he flies out to start the ninth (UEFL)