Saturday, August 17, 2013

MLB Ejections 132, 133: Davidson, Muchlinski (1, 1)

1B Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Tigers Manager Jim Leyland for arguing a foul ball no call by HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski and HP Umpire Muchlinski ejected Tigers catcher Brayan Pena for unsportsmanlike-NEC (repeat visit) in the top of the 4th inning of the Royals-Tigers game. With none out and one on, Royals batter
Leyland jaws with Muchlinski after his ejection.
Alcides Escobar attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 curveball from Tigers pitcher Doug Fister. Replays indicate Escobar's bat made contact with the baseball after it bounced in the dirt, the call was incorrect; As Pena was ejected during ensuing action following Leyland's ejection during a visit with Davidson, his ejection is irrecusable. At the time of Leyland's ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-2. At the time of Pena's ejection, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s first ejection of 2013.
This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s first ejection of 2013.
Bob Davidson now has 0 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + -2 Incorrect Call [Crewmate] = 0).
Mike Muchlinski now has 3 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 3).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 6 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (5 + 1 Irrecusable Call = 6).

These are the 132nd and 133rd ejections of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 63rd Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the 58th player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Carp was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the Tigers' 7th/8th ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL Central (DET 8; CLE 6; CWS, KC 3; MIN 2).
This is Jim Leyland's 3rd ejection of 2013 and first since July 28, 2013 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = Correct).
This is Brayan Pena's 1st ejection of 2013 and first since September 4, 2007 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = U).
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since September 19, 2012 (Jordany Valdespin; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Mike Muchlinski's first ejection since May 11, 2012 (Eric Hinske; QOC = Incorrect).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/17/13
Video: Following a foul ball no call that leads to a two base pass ball, Leyland, Pena tossed (DET)