MLB Ejection 085: Alan Porter (1; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Alan Porter ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a called strike in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Tigers-Blue Jays game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Munenori Kawasaki

Porter entertains Gibbons as Layne walks in.

attempted to bunt a 1-1 changeup from Tigers pitcher Chris Benoit. Replays indicate the low and inside pitch struck Kawasaki's ankle as Kawasaki made an attempt to bunt the ball, the call was correct pursuant to the definition of "strike" as defined by the Official Baseball Rules.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 7-6. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s first ejection of 2013.
Alan Porter now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 + 2 MLB + 2 Y = 4).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 3 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).
*OBR Rule 2.00 [Strike]: A strike is a legal pitch, which (e) touches the batter as he strikes at it.

This is the 85th ejection of 2013.
This is the 39th Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Blue Jays' 7th ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL East (TOR 7; TB 4; BAL 3; BOS 2; NYY 1).
This is John Gibbons' 4th ejection of 2013 and first since May 24, 2013 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y).
This is Alan Porter's first ejection since June 10, 2012 (Bobby Valentine; QOC = N).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/2/13
Video: Dead ball strike results in ejection, clear example of why Buck Martinez needs a rule book (TOR)