Tuesday, March 25, 2014

MLB Instant Replay Reviews S-59|60: May, Johnson (S-1|2)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Ben May's HR non-call in the top of the 3rd inning and 1B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Anegls-Cubs game. In the 3rd, with two out and none on, Angels batter Josh Hamilton hit a 1-1 pitch from Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada to deep right field. Upon instant replay review as the result of an inquiry by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and initiation by crew chief Ted Barrett, May's ruling that Hamilton's fly ball hit the outfield wall and remained in play was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 2-1.

In the 8th, with none out and one on, Cubs batter Darwin Barney hit a 2-1 pitch from Angels pitcher Robert Carson to shortstop Grant Green, who threw to second baseman Taylor Lindsay to retire Cubs baserunner R1 Christian Villanueva, to Angels first baseman C.J. Cron as Barney arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Johnson's ruling that Cron caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Barney's arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 8-4. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

This is Ben May (97)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Ben May (97) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Adrian Johnson (80) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 59th and 60th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Angels Manager Mike Scioscia is now 0/3 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Inquiries this Spring.
Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 49/60 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Chicago Cubs (Cactus League Baseball), 3/25/14
Video: Play stands; Hamilton hits a long double to right field as replay confirms the ruling on the field (LAA)
Video: Play stands; Barney grounds into a double play in the ninth after close call is replayed (CHC)

0 comments :

Post a Comment