Instant replay affirmed 3B Umpire Mike Muchlinski's live ball call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Rangers-Royals game. With two out and one on, Royals batter Billy Butler hit a 1-1 sinker from Rangers pitcher Pedro Figueroa to deep center field, where it hit the top of the wall and caromed back into play. Upon instant replay review as the result of an inquiry by Royals Manager Ned Yost and initiation by crew chief Todd Tichenor, Muchlinski's ruling that the fly ball hit the top of the outfield wall and returned to play without leaving the playing field was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Royals were leading, 6-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-0.
This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Mike Muchlinski (76) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training
This is the 43rd instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Royals Manager Ned Yost is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 36/43 (84% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.
Wrap:
Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/17/14
Video:
Call upheld; Fly ball hits top of the outfield railing and finds its way back into play for a 2B (KC)
