1B Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper for arguing an out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Nationals-Marlins game. With none out and one on, Harper hit a 0-2 fastball from Marlins pitcher Heath Bell to first baseman Carlos Lee, to shortstop Jose Reyes and returned to Lee as Harper arrived. Replays indicate the ball was received at first base prior to Harper's arrival, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 8-4. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 8-4.
This is CB Bucknor (54)'s second ejection of 2012.
CB Bucknor now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 8 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (7 Previous + 1 Correct = 8).
*The prop prediction for Name of Ejector: 1st Nats ejection received zero correct wagers.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 143rd ejection of 2012.
This is the 61st player ejection of 2012. Prior to his ejection, Harper was 2-5 in the contest.
This is the Nationals' 1st ejection of 2012, 5th in NL East (NYM 8; ATL 4; MIA, PHI 3; WSH 1).
This is Bryce Harper's first career ejection.
This is CB Bucknor's first ejection since July 15 (Dan Warthen; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Nationals-Marlins, 8/29/12
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