MLB Ejection 066: Andy Fletcher (3; Terry Francona)

HP Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Indians Manager Terry Francona for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Tigers game. With two out and none on, Indians batter Michael Brantley took a

Francona and Fletcher feud in the 8th.

1-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Phil Coke for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located midpoint-high and over the outer half of home plate (pz 3.227; sz_top 3.430), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 6-4. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s third ejection of 2013.
Andy Fletcher now has 12 points in the UEFL (8 + 4 Y = 12).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 3 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 66th ejection of 2013.

This is the 32nd Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Indians' 5th ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL Central (CLE 5; KC 2; CWS, DET, MIN 1).
This is Terry Francona's 2nd ejection of 2013, first since June 2 (Bill Welke; QOC = N).
This is Andy Fletcher's first ejection since June 4 (Mike Carp; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/8/13
Video: After inning's end, Swisher and Fletcher jaw, interrupted by Francona, who takes the toss (CLE)