HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Astros SS Marwin Gonzalez for arguing an out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Mets game. With one out and one on, Astros batter Ben Francisco hit a 3-2 fastball from Mets pitcher Bobby Parnell to left fielder Lucas Duda, who threw home as baserunner R2 Gonzalez was attempting to score. Replays indicate Mets catcher Kelly Shoppach successfully blocked access to home plate while fielding the throw and applied a legal tag on Gonzalez, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 2-1.
This is David Rackley (86)'s first ejection of 2012.
David Rackley now has 5 points in the UEFL (3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 7 points in the Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct = 7).
This is the 59th player ejection of 2012. Prior to his ejection, Gonzalez was 2-4 in the contest.
This is the Astros' 5th ejection of 2012, 2nd in the NL Central (MIL 6; HOU 5; CHC, PIT, STL 4; CIN 2).
This is Marwin Gonzalez's first career MLB ejection.
This is the Astros' 5th ejection of 2012, 2nd in the NL Central (MIL 6; HOU 5; CHC, PIT, STL 4; CIN 2).
This is Marwin Gonzalez's first career MLB ejection.
This is David Rackley's first career MLB ejection.
Wrap: Astros vs. Mets, 8/25/12