Ejection 073: Dale Scott (2)

HP Umpire Dale Scott ejected Astros Pitching Coach Doug Brocail for arguing a strike call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Rangers game. With one out and one on, Astros batter Matt Downs took a 0-0 sinker from Rangers pitcher Michael Kirkman for a called strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located thigh high and over the heart of home plate (norm_ht of -.976), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 9-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 9-3.

This is Dale Scott (5)'s second ejection of 2012.
Dale Scott now has 2 points in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 4 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

UEFL Standings Update

This is the 73rd ejection of 2012.
This is the Astros' 4th ejection of 2012, 1st in the NL Central (CHC, PIT, STL 2; MIL 1; CIN 0).
This is Doug Brocail's first ejection since 2008 and first as a coach (six as a player).
This is Dale Scott's first ejection since April 25 (Bud Black; QOC = Incorrect).

Wrap: Astros at Rangers, 6/17/12 
Video: Brocail ejected by plate umpire Scott for arguing ninth inning strike call in 9-3 blowout of Astros
Pitch f/x courtesy Brooks Baseball