MLB Instant Replay Review S-21: Mark Ripperger (S-2)

Umpires are now 19/19 in instant replay when
wearing black shirts, but 1/2 when wearing blue.

Instant replay affirmed 3B Umpire Mark Ripperger's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Mets-Cardinals game. With none out and two on, Cardinals batter Kolten Wong bunted a 0-2 pitch from Mets pitcher Miguel Socolovich to Socolovich, who threw to third baseman Zach Lutz as Cardinals baserunner R2 Randal Grichuk slid into third base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Ripperger's ruling that Lutz caught and tagged third base prior to Grichuk's arrival was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Mets were leading, 9-8. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Mark Ripperger (90) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 21st instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny is now 0/3 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 20/21 (95.2% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/11/14
Video: Call upheld; Socolovich completes the fielder's choice on force play at third base in the 9th (STL)