MLB Instant Replay Review S-55: Dana DeMuth (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Dana DeMuth's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Rockies-White Sox game. With two out and two on, White Sox baserunner R1 Adam Eaton attempted to steal second base on a 2-1 pitch from Rockies pitcher Tyler Chatwood to catcher Michael McKenry who threw to shortstop Josh Rutledge as Eaton arrived at second base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, DeMuth's ruling that Rutledge did not legally tag Eaton while Eaton was off his base was upheld, the call was correct.* At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 5-0. The contest ultimately ended in a 5-5 tie, in regulation.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Dana DeMuth (32) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
*UEFL Rule 4-7 states that the Quality of Correctness component for Instant Replay calls shall regard the ultimate decision by Replay Officials as the correct call (+1 for affirmed/upheld calls, -1 for overturned calls). Because no ejection resulted from this play, UEFL Rules do not allow for further review. Had an ejection resulted from this play following the review, it would have been eligible for Repeat Visit class under the DiMuro Rule (Rule 6-2-b-5-b).

This is the 55th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Rockies Manager Walt Weiss is now 1/4 (25% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 45/55 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado Rockies (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/23/14
Video: Play stands as called; Rockies' replay challenge fails as DeMuth's safe call is upheld (CWS)