Ejection 129: Jeff Nelson (4)

HP Umpire Jeff Nelson ejected Blue Jays SS Yunel Escobar for arguing a strike call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Rangers-Blue Jays game. With two out and three on, Escobar took a 0-0 sinker from Rangers pitcher Michael Kirkman for a called strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located knee high and skimmed the inner edge of home plate (px value of -.900), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 2-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s fourth ejection of 2012.
Jeff Nelson now has 2 points in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Tim Tschida now has 9 points in the Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).

UEFL Standings Update

This is the 129th ejection of 2012.
This is the 54th player ejection of 2012. Prior to his ejection, Escobar was 1-4 in the contest.
This is the Blue Jays' 5th ejection of 2012, 2nd in the AL East (BOS 9; TOR 5; BAL, NYY 4; TB 3).
This is Yunel Escobar's first ejection since July 30, 2011 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = Correct).
This is Jeff Nelson's first ejection since August 9 (Steve Clevenger; QOC = Incorrect).
This is the 12th ejection since Monday, August 13.

Wrap: Rangers at Blue Jays, 8/18/12
Video: After flying out to go 1-4, Escobar argues a called first strike and is heaved by Jeff Nelson

Pitch f/x courtesy Brooks Baseball