MLB Ejection 017: Dan Iassogna (1; Charlie Manuel)

3B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel for arguing an interference no-call by HP Umpire Mark Carlson in the top of the 9th inning of the Pirates-Phillies game. With none out and one on,

Carlson rules incidental contact per 7.09(j) Comment

Pirates batter Clint Barmes attempted a sacrifice bunt on a 1-1 fastball from Phillies pitcher Raul Valdes, the bunt fielded by catcher Erik Kratz, who threw to shortstop Jimmy Rollins to second baseman Chase Utley, baserunner R1 Neil Walker ruled safe at second and Barmes out at first. Replays indicate Barmes and Kratz collided in front of the home plate area with Kratz initiating the contact and subsequently gathering the batted ball (see notes regarding Rule 7.09(j) and Rule 7.09(j) Comment, below), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 6-4. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 1st ejection of 2013.
Dan Iassogna now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (0 + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 3).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*Rule 7.09(j) specifies that a runner shall be declared out for interference if he fails to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball.
Rule 7.09(j) Comment states, "When a catcher and batter-runner going to first base have contact when the catcher is fielding the ball, there is generally no violation and nothing should be called."
*After review, the Original Ruling has been affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (5-1).

This is the 17th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 7th Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Phillies' 1st ejection of 2013, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, PHI 1; MIA, NYM, WAS 0).
This is Charlie Manuel's first ejection since May 15, 2012 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Y).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since July 18, 2012 (Joe Maddon; QOC = N).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 4/25/13
Video: Kratz pushes Barmes out of the way in order to field a batted ball, Carlson clears the play (PHI)

Relevant Play: HP Umpire Iassogna rules batter Matt Kemp out for interfering with C Hank Conger (2011)