MLB Ejections 059, 060: Dan Iassogna (2, 3; Martin, Hurdle)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Pirates C Russell Martin and Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a ball call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Pirates-Braves game. With two out and one on, Braves batter Kris Medlen

Iassogna and Hurdle dispute Martin's ejection.

took a 1-0 sinker from Pirates pitcher AJ Burnett for a called second ball. Replays indicate all balls called in the half inning, including the Medlen ball two call (px 0.776) were properly officiated (see note regarding Kulpa Rule, below), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 2-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

These are Dan Iassogna (58)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2013.
Dan Iassogna now has 11 points in the UEFL (3 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 11).

Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 5 points in the Crew Division (3 Previous + 2*[1 Correct] = 5).
*Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule), QOC for a px value greater than 0.768, with appropriate pz valuation, called a strike on the field, "shall routinely reflect the call on the field as correct."

These are the 59th and 60th ejections of 2013.
This is the 27th player ejection of 2013. Prior to his ejection, Martin was 0-2 in the contest with 1 K.

This is the 30th Manager ejection of 2013.

This the Pirates' 5th/6th ejection of 2013, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 6; CHC, MIL, STL 2; CIN 0).

This is Russell Martin's first ejection since March 24 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = U).

This is Clint Hurdle's first ejection since May 19 (CB Bucknor; QOC = Y).

This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since April 25 (Charlie Manuel; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/3/13

Video: Martin, called out on strikes in top 4, is tossed arguing zone, consecutive ball calls, in bot 4 (PIT)