2B Umpire Brian Knight ejected Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon for arguing an out call in the top of the 5th inning of the Rays-Orioles game. With none out and one on, Rays batter swung at and missed a 3-2 curveball from Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman for a strike three swinging as Rays baserunner R1 Kelly Johnson attempted to steal second. Replays indicate Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy's tag from catcher Matt Wieters appeared to touch Johnson's left shin prior to Johnson's foot touching second base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-2.
This is Brian Knight (91)'s first ejection of 2013.
Brian Knight now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct = 1).
This is the 9th ejection of 2013.
This is the 2nd Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Rays' first ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL East (TB 1; BAL, BOS, NYY, TOR 0).
This is Joe Maddon's first ejection since September 19, 2012 (Bob Davidson; QOC = N).
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since September 16, 2012 (Jim Leyland; QOC = Y).
This is the Rays' first ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL East (TB 1; BAL, BOS, NYY, TOR 0).
This is Joe Maddon's first ejection since September 19, 2012 (Bob Davidson; QOC = N).
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since September 16, 2012 (Jim Leyland; QOC = Y).
