Monday, September 3, 2012

Ejection 147: Bob Davidson (5)

2B Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Rays Manager Joe Maddon for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Yankees-Rays game. With none out and one on, Rays baserunner R1 Rich Thompson was caught stealing second base, thrown out on a pitchout, Yankees catcher Russell Martin to shortstop Derek Jeter. Replays indicate Thompson was tagged on the backside prior to contacting second base with his hand, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s fifth ejection of 2012.
Bob Davidson now has 6 points in the UEFL (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 6 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct = 6).

This is the 147th ejection of 2012.
This is the 70th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Rays' 4th ejection of 2012, T-3rd in the AL East (BOS 10; TOR 5; BAL, NYY, TB 4).
This is Joe Maddon's first ejection since August 15 (Rob Drake; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since July 25 (Luke Hochevar; QOC = Irrecusable).