Ejection 059: Tim McClelland (1)

HP Umpire Tim McClelland ejected Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba for arguing a safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Rangers-Angels game. With one out and three on, Angels batter Kendrys Morales hit a 2-0 fastball from Rangers pitcher Koji Uehara to right fielder Nelson Cruz, who threw to catcher Torrealba as baserunner Mike Trout attempted to score from third base on the sacrifice fly. Replays indicate Trout's foot contacted home plate scarcely prior to Torrealba's tag contacting Trout's person, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 3-1.

This is Tim McClelland (36)'s first ejection of 2012.

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

Crew Chief Tim McClelland now has 2 points in the UEFL's Crew division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).

UEFL Standings Update

This is the 59th ejection of 2012.

This is the 22nd player ejection of 2012.

This is Yorvit Torrealba's first ejection since his ejection by Venezuelan League Umpire Dario Rivero, Jr. in December. Torrealba was suspended by the Winter League for subsequently battering Rivero, Jr. by throwing an open hand slap at Rivero, Jr.'s face mask. MLB declined supplemental discipline.

This is Tim McClelland's first ejection since September 25, 2011.

This is the Texas Rangers' second ejection of 2012 and fourth ejection overall today.

Wrap: Rangers at Angels, 6/2/12

Video: McClelland Rules Trout Safe, Torrealba Throws Tantrum, is Promptly Ejected for Theatrics
Video: Torrealba Tossed Immediately While Arguing 'Safe' Call on Play at Plate (Rangers Feed)