MLB Instant Replay Review S-64: Dana DeMuth (S-2)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Dana DeMuth's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the White Sox-Cubs game. With two out and one on, White Sox batter Alexei Ramirez hit a 0-0 pitch from Cubs pitcher Brian Schlitter to third baseman Chris Valaika, who threw to first baseman Jonathan Mota as Ramirez arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, DeMuth's ruling that Mota caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Ramirez's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 4-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Dana DeMuth (32) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 64th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
White Sox Manager Robin Ventura is now 0/3 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Inquiries this Spring.
Umpires are now 52/64 (81% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/27/14
Video: Play stands; Ventura appeals to no avail as inning ends on bang-bang play at first base (CWS)